Internal Audit and Risk - Senior Officer (Grade 6) at Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)

JOB REF: ICPAK/03/2023

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide assurance to management that internal controls are working effectively
2. Plans and conducts internal audits of various functions within the Institute including operational and financial audits;
3. Conducts audit entry meeting with heads of specific units / departments being audited;
4. Develop audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives;
5. Document audit work and findings in accordance with accepted auditing standards;
6. Check the Institute’s compliance with various legislations, agreements, MoU’s etc
7. Facilitate the effective implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management policy framework in the Institute;

Key Competencies:

1. International Accounting Standards 
2. International Standards on Auditing
3. Ability to plan for an audit assignment
4. Able to develop audit working papers 
5. Deep understanding of fraud risk assessment
6. Knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management
7. Procurement regulations, procurement act and laws
8. Audit standards
9. Performance review methods and techniques
10. Demonstrable working knowledge and experience in an ERP environment

Person Profile:

Academic and Professional Qualifications 

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant field.
• Professional qualifications: CPA or ACCA qualifications and a member of ICPAK in good standing.
• 5 years working experience and 4 years in Internal Audit field (relevant experience)