Overall Purpose/Broad Function:
The overall purpose of the LWF Kenya-Somalia Internal
Auditor’s position is to ensure the organization’s operations are efficient,
effective, and compliant with relevant regulations and policies, with a focus
on the management of financial and other resources.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Conducting Audits: Perform regular and ad-hoc audits of LWF Kenya-Somalia’s
financial, operational, and compliance processes to ensure they are in line
with organizational and donor policies and procedures, as well as regulatory
requirements.
Risk Assessment: In collaboration with other relevant staff of LWF
Kenya-Somalia, identify and assess potential risks within the organization’s
processes and operations, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
Internal Controls: Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls in LWF
Kenya-Somalia and recommend improvements to enhance the control environment.
Reporting: Prepare internal audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, and action plans for management to address identified issues.
Compliance: Ensure
compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal and donor policies,
and keep abreast of changes in regulatory requirements.
Training and Awareness: Provide training and awareness sessions to
staff on internal control processes, compliance requirements, and best
practices. Continuously develop the capacity of Internal Audit Assistants
through tailor-made training programs and on-the-job engagements.
Investigations: Conduct investigations into suspected fraud, waste, or
resource abuse, and recommend corrective actions.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders, including management,
external auditors, and other relevant regulatory bodies to facilitate the
smooth running of audits and reviews and to discuss audit findings and
recommendations.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and
efficiencies within LWF Kenya-Somalia based on audit findings and the sector’s
best practices.
Professional Development: Stay updated with the latest trends and
developments in the field of internal auditing through continuous learning and
professional development activities.
Other Duties: Perform any other relevant duties assigned, the nature and scope
of which are agreed upon with the Country Representative.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Assistant Internal Auditors based in the field
offices
Education/Professional Designations/Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance
or a relevant business field.
Professional qualifications including CPA(K), ACCA,
CIA OR CISA.
Membership in a relevant professional body such as
the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the
Institute of Internal Audit.
Minimum five years of internal audit or other
directly relevant experience such as auditing, evaluation of risks/internal
controls etc. Internal auditing experience in an international organization is
highly desirable.
Strong computer skills in MS Office programs.
Familiarity with computerized accounting software
Strong organizational skills as well as attention to
detail
Knowledge of SAGE will be an advantage.
Excellent oral and written English skills
Other Specific Skill Requirements:
Good communication and excellent interpersonal
skills.
Strong organizational skills as well as attention to
detail.
Excellent oral and written English skills.
A team player who is responsible, diplomatic and
confident at dealing with people at all levels
Good analytical skills, computing, and a
problem-solving attitude
Be methodical and adaptable
Planning and organization skills
Attention to detail is essential
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Ability to work under pressure and on irregular
working hours.
How To Apply
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