Internal Audit Officer at Caritas MFB

Caritas Microfinance Bank is a licensed microfinance bank regulated by Central Bank of Kenya. Caritas MFB offers a full range of innovative and customized financial services with a special focus on the unbanked and underbanked. Its headquarters are located in the Nairobi CBD. Caritas MFB was formed to provide affordable, innovative and customized financia...

 

Internal Audit Officer

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

JOB PURPOSE

  • The Internal Audit Officer will be responsible for conducting independent and objective audits to assess adequacy and effectiveness o f the risk management framework, Compliance program, internal controls and governance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participate in preparation of risk based annual plan and preparing audit programs for audit assignments.
  • Developing appropriate audit tests to achieve the desired audit objectives for each assignment and obtaining well documented audit evidence and conclusions through detailed working papers.
  • Plan and execute assigned engagements in accordance with accepted auditing standards.
  • Ensuring performance of quality audits and production of timely internal audit reports with practical and agreeable corrective actions.
  • Follow up with management to ensure that management actions have been effectively implemented and continuously engage with stakeholders to ensure agreed corrective actions have been effectively implemented.
  • Carry out special audits and/or investigations and other special assignments as may be required by management from time to time.
  • Evaluating adequacy of enterprise risk management framework and recommend for areas of improvement.
  • Carryout continuous audits by conducting periodic tests and data analysis on the bank’s transactions.
  • Lead in scheduling and conducting branch surprise checks and cash counts.
  • To perform any other duty as assigned in line with the organization goals and objective

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Holder of bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics or a related filed.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Finalist. CIA qualification will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 3 (Three) years’ hands-on experience in internal auditing in a financial institution or a professional audit firm.
  • Proficiency in data analytics and problem-solving skills
  • Should have in depth knowledge of IFRSs, IIA Standards and banking industry regulatory framework.
  • Strong report writing, presentation and communication skills.
  • High level of integrity and dependability
  • Has a strong sense of urgency and results orientation
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Able to multitask.
  • A fast learner
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good marketing and People management skills
  • Must be self-driven; possess excellent administrative, communication and interpersonal
  • skills, strong organization, and negotiation skills.

Method of Application

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CVs to: Email: recruitment@caritas-mfb.co.ke . Kindly indicate the position title on the subject line when applying. Closing date for application will be on 22nd October 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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