Head of Internal Audit at Mater Hospital

The Mater Misericordiae Hospital is seeking to fill the above position. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. The successful applicant will be responsible for the following responsibilities amongst others:

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for development and monitoring implementation of hospital wide risk management framework.
• Oversees the preparation of audit schedules and other Internal Audit reports.
• Ensures the development, maintenance and documentation of Internal Audit Department Standards, Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Represent Internal Audit department at FRAC meetings and other Hospital meetings.
• Preparation of Internal Audit annual budget and monitor it after its approval.
• Develops and or defines efficient and effective auditing systems and procedures in line with the Hospital’s Quality System requirements.
• Prepares and submits to the Finance, Risk and Audit committee annual Internal Audit work plan that identifies areas to be examined.
• Responsible for the preparation of various Internal Audit working papers.
• Ensure Annual Internal Audit work plan is accomplished on time.
• Report audit findings and make recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving operations and reducing costs.
• Makes follow up of the implementation and recommendations given by external audit team and other regulatory bodies.
• Determines whether organizational units of the hospital are performing their planning, accounting, custodial, and control activities in compliance with management instructions, applicable policies and procedures, relevant laws and regulations, and a manner consistent with both institutional objectives and good business practices.
• Performs special reviews, consultations, or other tasks as directed by FRAC and the CEO.
• Instructs, supervises, mentors and evaluates staff performance in the Audit Department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Preferably Masters Degree in Business Administration.
• Must have CPA (K)/ACCA.
• Over 5 years’ experience in Senior Internal Audit.
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis techniques.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and delegation skills.
• High level of Integrity