Chief Internal Auditor at Musoni Kenya Ltd (Musoni Next Generation Microfinance)

Job Responsibilities

• Bear responsibility for Musoni’s Microfinance internal audit activities.
• Prepare and implement the internal audit strategy and internal annual work plan.
• Prepare and submit quarterly reports to the Audit Committee of the Board and the CEO.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the system of risk identification and management and suggest improvements as appropriate.
• Carry out compliance audits with policies, laws, rules and regulations.
• Carry out special audits or investigations as and when necessary.
• Verify the reliability and integrity of financial data.
• Enforce the implementation of high standards of internal control and procedures in order to safeguard the Company’s operations, assets and data.
• Supervise, develop and motivate internal audit staff to ensure timely delivery of high quality service, effective work methods and conducive work environment.
• Provide secretarial services to the Audit Committee of the Board.

Qualifications

• A degree from a recognized university.
• CPA (K) or ACCA.
• Master’s in Business Administration will be an added advantage.
• 5 – 8 years of internal audit experience in banking/microfinance industry.
• Prior experience of auditing or assessing digital financial services.

Desired Skills

• Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills required.
• Excellent data analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure with tight timelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively to stakeholders such as staff, lenders and regulators.
• Leadership and people-management skills.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.