Internal Audit, Financial Management and Compliance Consultant at Human Rights Agenda

Internal Audit, Financial Management and Compliance Consultant at Human Rights Agenda | Iko Kazi

Key Responsibilities

The successful Consultant will be expected to:

Conduct at least one physical internal audit visit every month during the contract period.
Review accoun ng records, journals, ledgers, cash books, bank statements and bank reconcilia ons.
Review financial transac ons and assess their accuracy, completeness, validity, authorisa on and proper recording.
Verify payment documenta on and suppor ng records.
Review donor-funded expenditure against approved budgets, grant agreements and donor requirements.
Review procurement transac ons and assess compliance with HURIA's procurement policies, procedures and applicable donor requirements
Review payroll, statutory deduc ons, remi ances and relevant tax compliance ma ers.
Assess the effec veness of HURIA's internal control systems and risk management prac ces.
Review asset management, asset registers and inventory controls.
Review compliance with HURIA's financial, administra ve and opera onal policies and procedures.
Iden fy financial, opera onal and compliance risks and recommend prac cal correc ve measures.
Review implementa on of previous internal and external audit recommenda ons.
Prepare monthly internal audit reports and quarterly consolidated reports highligh ng findings, risks, recurring issues and recommenda ons.
Provide technical advice and professional consulta on to the Finance Department throughout the engagement.
Support HURIA during donor reviews, external audits, financial inspec ons and other compliance assessments when required.
Promptly report significant financial irregulari es, material control weaknesses, suspected fraud or serious compliance concerns to the appropriate HURIA management structures

**The ideal candidate should possess: **

A professional qualifica on in accoun ng or audi ng, such as CPA(K), ACCA or an equivalent interna onally recognised qualifica on.
Current membership in ICPAK or another relevant professional accoun ng/audi ng body in good standing, where applicable.
At least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in internal audit, financial management, compliance or related assurance services.
Demonstrated experience audi ng NGOs, civil society organisa ons and donor-funded projects.
Demonstrated experience with donor-funded programmes and donor financial requirements.
Experience with donors such as EKN, EU, USAID, FCDO, UN agencies or comparable bilateral/mul lateral donors will be an advantage.
Strong knowledge of Kenyan accoun ng, taxa on, statutory compliance and financial management requirements.
Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls, risk management, procurement controls and financial governance.
Excellent analy cal, communica on and report-wri ng skills.
Ability to provide prac cal, evidence-based and implementable recommenda ons.
Experience working with organisa ons managing mul ple donor-funded projects and/or sub-gran ng arrangements will be an added advantage