Internal Auditor at Metropolitan Hospital

DESCRIPTION

• Drive development, review and implementation of risk policies, audit and procedures, as well as provide independent and objective assurance on adequacy and effectiveness of organization systems and controls for management of compliance and risk

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guide Management and the Audit Committee of the Board in understanding risk, its measurement and control; and provide support to the Finance & Audit committee in its oversight of risk through regular reports; recommend and implement improvements to ensure appropriate control environment for risk exposures is established and maintained.
• Develop, execute and continuously evaluate comprehensive riskbased audit plan on operational, financial processes and effectiveness of internal controls in place to manage significant risk exposures, insure the integrity and reliability of information and financial reporting, safeguard company’s assets, and comply with laws and regulations.
• Manage an ongoing risk quantification, assessment, monitoring and reporting programs across the group
• Oversee management compliance with board resolutions and set policies, existing internal controls in the organization and continuously recommend their improvement to meet changes in operating conditions.
• Review and report on actions taken by management to correct conditions reported by audit findings.
• Determines that actions taken are appropriate for the circumstances or initiate further discussions with appropriate management and staff.
• Leading in the investigation of alleged financial irregularities, fraud and corruption and ensure appropriate liaison with law enforcement authorities and ensure implementation of recommended changes.
• Recommend and implement adoption of new professional standards, codes of practice & policies, legislative issues, new audit regulations/trends and audit methodology.
• Manage risk profile mapping for new business initiatives, provide an independent view during implementation of new projects, processes and systems to ensure their quality and compliance with the company policies and procedures.
• Build internal capability through periodic training workshops to promote awareness on internal controls and compliance.
• Coordinate the selection, engagement and management of external audit firms.
• Providing leadership ensuring, employee development, employee engagement and performance management to deliver departmental objectives and goals.
• Secretary to the Audit committee of the board
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description.

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Bachelor’s degree in commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
•  CPAK holder
•  Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) or relevant professional body
•  At least Three (3) years’ experience in the grade of Internal Auditor or a comparable and relevant position.
• More than 5 years and up to 10 years
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
• Risk Management principles and techniques
• Ability to analyze and solve problems relating to auditing and related disciplines
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of integrity
• Effective and explicit communication skills in both oral and written forms