Internal Auditor Job at Daraja Microfinance Bank

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

As the Internal Auditor, you will be responsible for timely execution of risk-based internal audits in accordance with the company’s audit plan, as well as assisting with other audit matters and projects.

Salary range: Kshs 70,000 – Kshs 110,000

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain internal control systems by updating audit programs and questionnaires; recommending new policies and procedures
• Prepare and ensure audit plan delivery through audit reviews
• Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
• Conduct risk assessment of assigned department or functional area in established/required timeline.
• Establish risk-based audit programs and complete audit work-papers by documenting audit tests and findings.
• Communicate audit findings by preparing a final report; discussing findings with management and the auditors
• Prepare special audit and control reports by collecting, analysing and summarizing operating information and trends
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Provide consolidated reporting, inclusive of an overall audit profile, ensuring that major risks are identified and reported to the Audit Committee on risk hotspots, measures and recommendations
• Appraise adequacy of internal control systems by completing audit questionnaires
• Ensure adherence to CBK Regulations

Key Skills and Competencies

• Degree in Business/Finance/Accounting or related field
• Professional qualifications e.g. CPA/ACCA/CFA/ACII/FIA/FFA
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an audit function
• Knowledge of IFRS guidelines and ISA rules
• Experience in financial auditing is an added advantage
• Knowledge of Central Bank of Kenya Regulatory Rules
• Strong analytical skills
• Proper and organized documentation skills
• Attention to detail

Other Requirements

• Certificate of good conduct
• CBK clearance
• Clean credit history