Principal Internal Auditor at Digital Health Agency (DHA)

Principal Internal Auditor at Digital Health Agency (DHA) | Iko Kazi

Description

Developing and reviewing internal audit guidelines, processes and procedures;
Undertaking various internal audits;
Ascertaining the agency’s compliance with the relevant internal audit statutes, policies, administrative government circulars and guidelines;
Analyzing the adequacy of internal policies, procedures and processes to ensure necessary and sufficient internal controls are in place;
Implementing internal audit mechanisms;
Identifying and profiling various risks inherent in specific audit assignment;
Preparing reports on audit findings and making appropriate recommendations;
Preparing detailed, understandable and cross-referenced work papers to evidence work done and for future references, in compliance with standards for professional practice in internal audit;
Executing audit activities to ensure reliability and integrity of information and effective use of the agency resources and compliance with contracts, standards and policies;
Presenting reports to the internal audit committee on audit recommendations; and
Carrying out special audit assignments as need arises and following up on audit reviews.

Requirements

Cumulative period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at Senior Internal Auditor or in a comparable position;
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields:- Finance, Accounting, Commerce (Finance/ Accounting option), Business Administration (Finance option/Accounting), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Member of Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya (IIA) or any other relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing;
Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.