Job Description
Advert No. 2024 – 4
1.1 JOB TITLE: Internal Auditor DEPARTMENT: Internal Audit
1.2 REPORTS TO:
• Head Internal Audit
1.3 SUPERVISES:
• Audit Assistants
2.0 PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The position assists the Head of Internal Audit in carrying out routine and planned audits in
the Sacco. The internal auditor will be responsible for conducting audits, preparing reports
and highlighting issues relating to internal control and risk management.
The auditor must possess in-depth knowledge and capabilities to be able to execute audit
assignments whilst bringing systematic approach to examine and evaluate the adequacy,
effectiveness and efficiency of Sacco’s risk management, internal control system, improve
efficiency and reduce operational costs where possible.
3.0 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Assists the Head of Internal Audit in, analyzing the Sacco’s financial, operational and
management processes and system. .
• Evaluates the adequacy of system design, risk management and internal control
framework in meeting business, operational and control objectives.
• Contributing to the preparation of risk-based audit plans, under the coordination of
the Head of internal audit and ensures comprehensive and quality audit programmes
are prepared.
• Performing Risk Assessment tailored to each area under review necessary for
identification, analyses and evaluation of areas of significant weaknesses.
• Preparing audit files and reviewing work done to ensure it meets the set quality and
the relevant
• Responsible for maintaining the Internal Audit database / templates, electronic and
manual filing and diary systems.
• Preparing and presenting to the head of audit written reports detailing identified key
control points and weaknesses in the system or function being audited and provide
innovative and creative recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions
and improving operations.
• Assists in the investigation of significant suspected fraudulent activities within the
Sacco and notify Management and the audit committee of the results.
• Assists the Head of Internal Audit in undertaking projects reviews and undertake
special audit assignments as directed by Head of Internal Audit
• Provides value added internal consulting services.
• Undertakes any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
4.0 COMPETENCIES
4.1 Experience
4 years’ experience as an auditor ;Internal audit or external audit in reputable company/ firm
4.2 Academic Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance from a recognized university
4.3 Professional Qualification
CPA (K) qualification or the equivalent
4.4 Technical Skills, General Skills & Personal Attributes
Technical Skills
• Audit skills
• Knowledge of Accounting Software
• Report writing
• Computer literate with hand on experience in use of an Enterprise Resource Planning
Tool (ERP)
• Investigation skills
General Skills
• Planning and organization
• Communication skills
• Team player