Internal Auditor at Aga Khan Academy

The Aga Khan Academies are an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The AKDN is a group of development agencies with mandates that include the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, the promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalisation of historic cities. AKDN agencies conduct their programmes without regard to faith, origin or gender.

 

Internal Auditor

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience4 years
  • LocationMombasa
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

The position

The Internal Auditor will be responsible of performing audits in the Eastern Africa region as per Audit Plan and any special assignments with more focus on Aga Khan Academy (AKA) Mombasa and Aga Khan Education Services (AKES), Kenya (five schools in the vicinity – three in Mombasa and two in Kisumu) as advised by Regional Internal Audit Manager (RIAM). 

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Regional Audit Manager in preparing an Annual risk-based Audit Plan.
  • Carry-out assignments as per the Audit Plan; including as appropriate any special audits as requested by RIAM.
  • Undertake evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control systems in operations and        activities of the institution.
  • Review of the management of and controls in the information systems.
  • Review of the accuracy and reliability of the institution’s records and reports.
  • Evaluation of compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and effectiveness of existing policies and procedures and provide recommendations for improvements.
  • Compile precise and clear audit reports.
  • Follow-up on implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
  • Maintain and preserve audit working papers for audit assignment as defined in Internal Audit Policies and Procedures Manual.
  • Accountable to the RIAM to:
    • Report significant issues related to the processes for controlling the activities of the institution together with recommendations to improve those processes.
    • Provide information on the status and results of the Audit Plan regularly.

The requirements

  • Finalist or part qualified CA / CPA / ACCA / CMA or equivalent are preferred; 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit and related field
  • Professional certifications such as CIA, CFE, CISA will be a definite plus.
  •  At least 4 years of professional experience as an Internal Auditor in a reputable commercial or not-for-profit setting.
  • Willingness to travel including to remote areas.
  • Work experience in an educational institution or school will be advantageous.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Aga Khan Academy on krb-xjobs.brassring.com to apply

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