NRS Sacco is hiring an Internal Auditor to evaluate internal controls, conduct financial audits, and improve operational efficiency. The role is based in Kikuyu and experience in internal auditing is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement annual audit plans and ensure routine audits
are carried out as approved.
- Assess the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of internal
controls, policies, and procedures across SACCO operations.
- Review compliance with the SACCO Societies Act, IFRS, IAS,
prudential standards, internal policies, and other applicable regulations.
- Audit financial statements, transactions, balances, documentation,
and authorization processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and
compliance.
- Identify risks, control weaknesses, loopholes, fraudulent or
suspicious transactions, and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
- Review credit processes, investments, fixed assets, resource
utilization, and accounting systems to ensure proper controls and
safeguards are in place.
- Prepare and present timely audit reports with recommendations to
management, the supervisory committee, and other relevant authorities.
- Update risk and compliance frameworks, maintain the SACCO risk
register, and support implementation of risk mitigation measures.
- Conduct investigations and special audits as may be assigned by
management or relevant committees.
- Provide technical support and secretarial services to the
supervisory committee in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer.
- Participate in preparation of management reports, audit committee
reports, and strategic planning activities as required.
- Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related
field.
- CPA (K) qualification is mandatory.
- Membership in ICPAK and/or the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience, preferably in SACCO
operations or a financial institution.
- Experience with Microsoft Navision system will be an added
advantage.
Competencies and Key
Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report writing skills.
- Good knowledge of SACCO operations, audit standards, and regulatory
requirements.
- Computer literacy and ability to work with accounting and audit
systems.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and provide practical
recommendations.
How to Apply
