Audit And Compliance Officer at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology

Job Description

Job description Reporting to Grants and Compliance Manager, the Audit and Compliance Officer will among others be responsible for the following:

•  Develop and maintain an up to date understanding of Boresha Jamii’s operations, risks, and compliance requirement.
•   Conduct individual internal audits, as part of the total internal audit plan. 
•  Develop internal audit scopes and programs and conduct audits in both project H/Q office and sub-awardee implementing sites. • Write internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed. 
•  Provide recommendations that are applicable and add value to the business processes in project.
•  Conduct follow up audits to validate implementation of corrective actions. 
• Conduct training on internal controls, compliance and governance. 
• Prepare periodic reports for the Grants and Compliance Manager.
•   Develop audit programs, checklists, and audit analytical tools that improve the audit function.
•  Maintain documentation of internal audit activities, including annual risk assessment documents, quarterly progress reports, audit reports, corrective actions follow up reports, risk register and control matrices. 
• Promote organizational awareness and understanding of operational and compliance risks, internal and anti-fraud controls. 
•  Assist with other responsibilities and projects assigned by the Grants and Compliance Manager. 

Minimum requirements

•   Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Operations; 
•  Must be CPA certified of not less than five years post qualification
•   Must be a member of ISACA at least 2 years post registration
• At least 4 years of experience in Internal Audit/Compliance related roles in a USAID funded project. 
•  Understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, manage and report on the evaluation of various business processes/areas/functions 
• Great understanding of internal auditing standards and risk assessment practices. 
•  Understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting. 
• Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance.
•   Will functionally report to the University’s Chief Internal Auditor while administratively reporting to the Chief of Party.