Internal Audit Officer at Geminia Life Insurance

Duties and Responsibilities

• To assist the Internal Audit Manager in the development and execution of internal audit strategy for the organization
• To assist the Internal Audit Manager in preparation of the annual audit plan and audit budget
• Execute audits and assure the effectiveness of the Risk Management, Control and governance processes
• Deliver audits in line with the set audit quality standards
• Understands the risk profile of the business, gains and applies extensive industry knowledge in the business
• Engages with business process owners to agree on audit deliverables and timeframes and issues findings about work done
• Provides an independent opinion on risk & and control environment for the various business processes
• Follow up on the progress of the implementation of management actions
• Review risk issues and changes/developments across relevant business areas and external environments that may impact the audit strategy and use this knowledge to advise on strategy and direction into the future
• Create and nurture relationships with management and other assurance providers; and
• Provide clients with an understanding of internal audit expectations

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a Business related field from a recognized institution
• Professional qualification (CPA(K), ACCA, etc.)
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in the internal audit function; and
• Experience in the general insurance industry is an added advantage.

Skills and personal attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and evaluation skills;
• Data mining and analytics
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills;
• Confident and self-motivated;
• Organized and structured approach with the ability to multi-task;
• High integrity
• Quality Orientation