Principal Internal Auditor at Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA)

SEZA/HR//2023/4/7

Job Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

Process Audit

• Formulating and coordinate the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and plans;
• Compiling and issue internal audit reports;
• Setting up and implement systems in accordance with auditing standards;
• Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems ;
• Monitoring and reporting on the Board overall risk profile;
• Supporting various departments in risk profiling;
• Reviewing correctness and accuracy of accounting reports;
• Providing of independent assurance on risk management process on both design and operation; and
• Assuring on risk control effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy and risk management processes.

Systems Audit

• Plan, execute and lead information security audits across the organization.
• Inspect and evaluate financial and information systems, management procedures and security controls.
• Evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness and compliance of operation systems with corporate security policies and related government regulations.
• Develop and administer risk-focused examination for IT systems.
• Review or interview personnel to establish system security risks and complications.
• Execute and properly document the audit process on a variety of computing environments and computer applications.
• Assess the exposures resulting from ineffective or missing control practices.
• Accurately interpret audit results against defined criteria.
• Weigh the relevancy, accuracy and perspective of conclusions against audit evidence.
• Prepare reports of audit findings.
• Develop rigorous “best practice” recommendations to improve security on all levels.
• Work with management to ensure security recommendations comply with company procedure.
• Collaborate with departments to improve security compliance, manage risk and bolster effectiveness.

Forensic Audit

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders through regular engagements by providing feedback on fraud and /or industry trends
• Ensure increased awareness of the impact of fraud and regulatory risks by sharing information within the organization.
• Provide input into the corporate risk and audit plans
• Ensure agreed targets are met in the division
• Conducting special audits and investigations on reported and suspected cases;
• Manage Investigations by monitoring/tracking progress of cases allocated to auditors
• Ensure suspicious cases are reported within the required timelines by following up on investigations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Vet completed investigation reports by reviewing methodology used, accurancy of findings
• ,completeness and consistency of recommendations and taking relevant corrective action
• Manage the “close out” process of investigation by monitoring audit team members
• Enable successful arrest and/or prosecution of culpable persons found to engage in fraud

Education Requirements
Professional Qualifications and Experience

For appointment to this position, a candidate must possess:

• Have Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university;
• Have Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Have passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification;
• Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and OR CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) OR be a Member of the IIA/ISPAK in good standing;

Experience Requirements

• Have a minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been on Managerial level;
• Have a certificate in a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

Skills and Competence
Possess good oral and written communication skills including report writing;

• Have a good understanding of the SEZA Mandate;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and competence in work performance;
• Be a member of a relevant professional body;
• Be computer literate;
• Have good interpersonal, negotiations, and high leadership qualities;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.