Internal Auditor at Childline Kenya

Works Station: Childline Kenya, Lower Kabete, Nairobi

Length of Engagement: One year renewable

Purpose:

The role of Internal Auditor will be to ensure that:

• Childline Kenya risk levels are determined;
• Projects are implemented in accordance with workplan of specific project agreements;
• Disbursements are in accordance with project agreements, Childline policies and procedures; and
• All transactions conformal to the Laws of Kenya.

Reporting:

The internal auditor will

• Report to the Board of Directors;
• Be an ex-officio member of the Finance and Audit Committee; and
• Work with Childline Kenya Executive Director on day to day basis.

Specific Duties of the Internal Auditor include:

• Risk Management:
  • Support Childline Management to develop parameters, methods, and tools for evaluating, categorizing, and prioritizing risks.
  • Assist in the development of the organization’s risk mitigation strategy/ plan.
  • Preparing and submitting quarterly reports to the Board on risk management issues including the risk register and on emerging risks.
• Project Support:
  • Ensure that funds advanced to Childline are utilized efficiently; that there is value for money; and accountability is provided for all funds advanced.
  • Confirm that the planned activities (service delivery, procurement, distribution, storage, infrastructural improvements, etc.) are carried out efficiently and effectively
  • Identify gaps and weaknesses faced in the implementation of grant activities and make recommendations to improve or address the gaps.
• Management and Governance:
  • Regularly provide the board with an opinion on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the internal controls in the organization
  • Regularly report to the Board on significant areas of non-compliance to organizational policy and internal controls
  • Actively monitor and provide feedback to the board as appropriate on the timely implementation of management or board recommendations related to financial and programme implementation
  • Review of organizational policies and assess system gaps to inform development of new policies and review of the existing ones
  • Ensure that recommendations from internal and external audits are effectively implemented for improved compliance and efficiency

Tenure and Remuneration:

• This is a part time contract position for a maximum of six days every quarter. The contract is initially for 12 Months and renewable.
• The remuneration for this position is negotiable.

Job Qualifications and Competencies

Qualifications

The preferred candidate will have:

• A minimum of CPA II;
• Minimum of five years in senior accounting or auditing position or practice
• Working knowledge of computerized accounting and auditing systems

Academic qualification, are an added qualification.

Competences

The preferred candidate will have:

• Good Report writing skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent analytical skills
• Good interpersonal skills:
• Computer literacy.