Senior Auditor at Safaricom Sacco Ltd.

Provide support to the Head of Audit, Risk and Compliance in ensuring timely execution of risk-based internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan as well as other audit matters and projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES FOR THIS ROLE

• Managing Audit Assignments.
• Lead Risk Based Audits and Compliance Audits as per the Safaricom Sacco’s Internal Audit Methodology.
• Prepare and present audit reports that reflect audit’s results for the audit engagements conducted.
• Assist in preparation and delivery of annual internal audit plan.
• Provide independent and objective assurance of internal controls, risk management and governance processes in all engagements conducted.
• Provide valuable and dependable advice or consulting activity when required in the Sacco eg. In risk management and compliance.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Protect against fraud and theft of the organization’s assets.
• Conduct audit issues assurance or follow up of audit issues to ensure appropriate management interventions.
• Guide on emerging operational, legal, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Assist in the design, documentation, and execution of all audit plans as per the audit methodology.
• Communicate effectively with auditees to improve the internal control environment.
• Conduct comprehensive data analytics for efficiency in Internal Audit engagements using tools eg. Advanced Excel, Power BI and Caseware IDEA, TeamMate analytics.
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards.

Corporate Governance

• Promote the Sacco’s corporate governance to facilitate effective and prudent management that can deliver long – term success of the organization.

Supervisory Roles

• Review of Internal Auditors Audit files and work programs,
• Lead audits from Audit planning to Reporting.
• Daily supervision of delivery of Internal Audit plan by internal auditors.

Clients Relations Roles

• Ensuring efficient flow of information to and from members and other stakeholders; Banks, Investments firms and other related parties
• Responsible for customer relations and maintaining the SACCO’s image.
• Promote an environment founded on Safaricom SACCO values of Customer focus, Integrity, reliability, and Innovation.

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• BCOM Finance, Accounting or Business-related course from a recognized institution.
• Certified Public Accountant CPA(K) and a member of ICPAK.
• A holder of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or/and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE
At least 5 years’ relevant experience in internal auditing in financial service industry or audit firm.