Assistant Auditor at Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board

The Assistant Auditor will be reporting to the Manager, Internal Auditor Department

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in Performing and controlling  the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Assist in determining internal audit scope and develop annual plans
• Assist in obtaining, analyzing and evaluating accounting documentation, previous reports, data, and flowcharts.
• Assist in preparing and presenting reports that reflect audit’s results and document process
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
• Assist in identifying  loopholes and recommending risk aversion measures and cost savings
• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee
• Assist in document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance,
• Certified Public Accountant section 4
• Certified Internal Auditor (Added Advantage)

CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

• Ability to use your own initiative.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team.
• Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity.
• The ability to think objectively and demonstrate sound judgment.
• Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum experience of 1 year in the relevant field.

All the shortlisted candidates must meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution. In this regard, the candidates should obtain clearance certificates from:

• Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Criminal Investigation Department;
• Higher Education Loans Board;
• Credit Reference Bureau.