Openings at The Nairobi Hospital

REF: TNH/HRD/IACS/06/2022

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the successful candidates will be responsible for carrying out independent and objective assurance of the hospital’s internal controls through regular audits and/or special investigations in line with the annual audit plan.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the preparation of the annual audit plan in line with key risk areas and strategic priorities of the hospital.
• Prepare audit notifications for the intended function where the audit will be carried out in order to inform and detail the audit areas.
• Attend entrance meetings in order to share the audit objectives and program with auditees.
• Prepare and submit the audit program to the Internal Audit Manager including risk assessment, evaluation of control environment, formulation of audit objectives, designing audit procedures, information gathering, and evidence analysis to ensure quality risk-based audits.
• Execute audits in line with the audit program, clearly documenting the following: sample selection, working papers, risks, recommendations, criteria, and prepare the same for review;
• Act upon review notes raised and close within agreed timelines.
• Generate and submit draft audit report to the Internal Audit Manager for review.
• Schedule and attend exit meetings with auditees in order to discuss and agree on audit findings, highlight internal control weaknesses and obtain auditee’s feedback.
• Follow up auditees for their comments, action points and timelines in order to update the final report.
• Submit final audit report to the Internal Audit Manager for review.
• Prepare the executive summary of the final audit report for submission to the Head of Internal Audit for onward submission to the Board Audit Risk & Governance Committee.
• Carry out follow ups when due with auditees on action points to ensure implementation of the audit recommendations and prepare related reports for submission to the Internal Audit Manager.
• Carry out special audits upon request by management for purposes of investigation.
• Undertake periodic spot checks for identified areas to ensure full compliance to applicable controls.
• Carry out continuous audits for high-risk areas in line with the audit plan; and
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

EDUCATION SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Finance or other business-related fields from a recognized institution.
• Must be a qualified accountant with relevant professional qualifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or ACCA.
• Possession of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor certifications is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience.
• Active member of ICPAK/IIA

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Technical & Behavioural competencies
• Knowledge of internal audit and applicable standards
• Working knowledge of internal audit software such as IDEA & TeamMate
• Understanding of hospital operating model
• Computer literacy skills
• Analytical skills
• Judgement skills
• Independent minded
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organizing skills
• Customer service skills
• Team player
• Accountability
• Integrity