Assistant Program Officer - Internal Audit at Law Society of Kenya

JOB DESCRPTION

• Assist in development of audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and audit objectives
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating key processes as appropriately identified in the risk assessment during assignment planning.
• Assist in identifying internal controls issues for key risk processes in a timely manner to proactively avert losses
• Assist in ensuring successful completion of assigned/planned audit engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of preplanning, fieldwork and wrap up activities.
• Assist in performing audit procedures to verify the implementation and effectiveness of controls through testing and interacting with the relevant Society staff.
• Assist in preparation and submission of timely, quality audit reports Assist in constantly monitoring if the audit recommendations have been implemented by the management by way of follow- up audits and report on any gaps observed.
• Assist in managing of audit files and ensure proper filing of working papers;
• Perform detailed checks on key transactions to reassure that key performance measurement and reporting are robust and reliable.
• Assist the case investigation related to fraud, breach cases and other Code of Business Principles.
• Perform ad-hoc audits if requested by Manager Audit & Risk and other functions.
• Undertake any other tasks as assigned by the Secretary/CEO from time to time

QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Accounting Finance, Business Administration or other related field.
• Professional: CPA III or equivalent required.
• Minimum two (2) years relevant experience at equivalent position.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• Knowledge of computerized audit techniques and experience in systems audit will be an added.