Financial Internal Auditor at Nairobi Hospital

REF/TNH/SIA/03/19

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the timely completion of financial, operational & information technology and security audits in a manner that is consistent with The International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) standards amongst the following other responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting risk based financial, operational & information system audits.
• Developing audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives
• Monitoring the project status of new systems development, disaster recovery testing, the business continuity plan, and other activities related to IT processing.
• Reviewing the reliability and integrity of the financial and operating information and the means used to identify, measure, classify, and report such information.
• Reviewing the means of safeguarding information assets and monitoring of ongoing performance metrics established by the IT Departments.
• Supervision of auditors, preparation & reviewing working papers prepared by auditors according to departmental guidelines & international standards.
• Evaluating the adequacy of security and processing controls as they relate to each audit, and the effectiveness of general computer controls in effect in the IT environment.
• Preparing audit reports with recommendations to address arising audit concerns.
• Monitoring the implementation of agreed actions and ensuring actions are implemented correctly on a timely basis
• Reviewing operations against business and strategic plans to determine consistency.
• Undertaking audit assignments to confirm the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls systems
• Undertaking special audit investigations as may be required from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Business.
• Must be a CPA (K). CIA certification will be an added advantage.
• Must possess CISA or CISSP.
• 6 years internal or external audit experience with at least 2 years in IT audit.
• Demonstrable knowledge of IFRS, auditing standards and COBIT control framework is preferred.
• Competency in use of CAATs will be added advantage.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Great analytical & planning skills with ability to pay attention to details
• Good coaching and people leadership skills
• High integrity.
• Effective oral and written communications skills