Internal Auditor at Kitengela International School

Reporting to the CEO and the Board, the successful candidate will be responsible for the timely execution of risk-based internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan, as well as assisting with other matters and projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Designing an internal control framework.
• Developing and implementing Annual Risk-Based Audit Plans.
• Enterprise Risk Management planning, execution, monitoring, evaluation and consolidation of the school’s Risk Management matrices.
• Following up the implementation and closure of Board and Audit committee’s resolutions.
• Communicating and reporting audit and enterprise risk management findings to management and the board.
• Planning and conducting audit assignments as directed by the Board and/or Audit Committee and Managing Director.
• Identifying, developing and maintaining systems required to support management in the risk management process.
• Analyzing audit results for proper “corrective actions” for management to improve.
• Making recommendations on best practices to avoid fraud and reduce waste.
• Provide observation and recommendation to various control owners for improving the control and follow up within reasonable time frame.
• Evaluate on a periodic basis the effectiveness of the key control methods, providing alternatives where necessary.
• Reporting on risk management issues.
• Anticipating emerging issues through data and assessment.
• Providing training to staff to build audit / risk awareness.
• Liaising with external auditors as required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option) or equivalent from a recognized University plus CPA (K).
• 5 years’ experience in Accountancy or Internal Audit preferably in a school or any other public or private institution
• Computer literacy with knowledge of standard accounting computer applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability