Internal Auditor at Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA)

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Executing individual audit assignments based on tests and programs designed by the Senior Internal Auditor;
• Collecting audit evidence, documenting workpapers and drafting audit reports for review by Principal Internal Auditor;
• Ascertaining that transactions have been made in accordance with set regulations and vouching their accuracy and propriety;
• Verifying existence of assets administered by the Authority and recommending safeguards for their protection;
• Reviewing the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of financial information and other disclosures provided to management;
• Carrying out independent assessment of the application and compliance with established policies, procedures and other applicable laws and guidance in the Authority;
• Preparing internal audit reports based on executed internal audit work;
• Monitoring implementation of action plans to address audit findings from internal and external audits;
• Assisting in monitoring implementation of corporate work plans;
• Providing inputs and proposals for the update of the function’s policies, guidelines, procedures and processes; and
• Assisting in the development and implementation of a quality assurance
• and improvement program for the Directorate.

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Insurance or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Professional qualification in any of the following: CPA, ACCA, CIA, CISA or any other relevant certifications from a recognized Institution.
• Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Institute of Certified Public Accountants, ISACA or any other relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Competencies and skills

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Report writing skills
• (v) Analytical skills