Internal Audit Officer at Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS)

• The position will report to the Internal Audit Manager and will be responsible for supporting the audit function.

Key responsibilities:

• Reviewing and recommending improvements on internal control framework.
• Participating in developing and executing comprehensive risk-based internal audit programmes with other team members and supervisor.
• Preparing audit reports on findings and observations made from audits conducted for review by Internal Audit Manager.
• Conducting follow up activities to ensure timely implementation of audit recommendation action plans.
• Identifying and participating in risk assessment of the organization’s processes to assure the effectiveness of the risk management framework.
• Assist Internal Audit Manager in continuously improving the audit process through new tools and techniques.
• Conduct ad-hoc investigations and reviews as requested by the Audit and Risk Management Committee and/or management.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or any related business degree from a recognized institution.
• Be a Certified Public Accountant (K) or other recognized equivalent qualifications. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification or equivalent is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in Auditing.
• Ability to work with and therefore audit various IT systems and ERPs, Syspro ERP is an added advantage.
• Behavioural competencies and attitude: Strong analytical skills, high level of integrity, interpersonal communication skills, self-driven, discretion, confidentiality, and investigative mindset.