04/11/2021
CADONS/N/02/10/2021: Internal Auditor
Job Summary
Reports to the Sacco Board, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for ensuring that all Society operations are in
compliance with existing legislations, Society Rules, Regulations, Policies and Procedures. He will have the overall
responsibility to manage the Society’s Internal Audit function, providing an independent and objective appraisal of
Society’s financial, operational and internal control activities. The position will also provide recommendations for
improving these controls and other aspects of the business.
Job Responsibilities
Coordination of the operations of the Internal Audit department.
Ensures that policies and procedures for the internal audit function are adhered to.
Influencing, creating and improving internal controls systems throughout the Society.
Assessing the reliability and integrity of financial and operating information and compliance with set policies.
Preparation, implementation and supervision of all audit programs.
Conducting special investigations as may be required from time to time.
Ensuring that audit trails are in place and thus all entries have supporting documents.
Ensuring adherence to all financial accounting policies and procedures.
Interprets and explains legislation, rules, regulations and procedures as applied and related to the auditing of
programs and operations at the society to subordinate staff, management vendors and contracting agencies.
Supervises auditing of all units and establishments of the society and determines scope of investigation.
Makes reports to management and the Board based upon reports and audits and recommends solutions to
problems identified through audits.
Liaises with departmental heads to ensure audit findings and recommendations are fully accepted and
implemented.
Promote a risk awareness culture at Society and enforce compliance to internal monitoring and control
procedures.
Consults with management concerning audit findings and recommends improvements.
Ensure operational compliance with strategic plans, international standards, statutes, by-laws etc.
Ensure optimal utilization of society assets.
Ensure safe custody of society’s assets.
Liaises with the Management to handle the performance management; supervision and development of staff
within the Internal Audit Department.
Plans for and attends audit and Supervisory Committee meetings and writes their minutes as well as
implementing their recommendations.
Qualifications
Must have a minimum of C+ in KCSE, with C+ in both English and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Option or equivalent.
CPA (K) and an ICPAK Member with good standing.
Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
Proven working experience of at least 5 years as an Internal Auditor.
Must be aged above 30 years.
Key Skills and competencies
Good written/verbal communications skills. Strong/excellent analytical skills.
Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Ability to adopt to change quickly and to multi-task.
High financial management, judgment and decision-making capability
High leadership and administrative capacity, accuracy with great attention to detail
Ability to plan and execute tasks with minimal supervision
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Thorough understanding of systems and proficiency in Microsoft suit is a must.
Interested candidates to mark the job reference and title as your subject on the application letter and attach testimonials and a detailed CV indicating your current and expected day and send them to:
[email protected] by Friday 12th November 2021 5.00PM or post/ hand deliver application to The General Manager
Catholic Diocese of Ngong Sacco,
St. Joseph E.C.D and Vocational Centre Building-Ground Floor,
P.O. BOX 24401-00502, Karen
