Insurance Internal Auditor Job in Kenya october 2012
Internal Auditor (Insurance Industry)
Company Profile: Our client a reputable leader in the
General Insurance industry with operations in East Africa – Kenya,
Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda – seeks highly qualified and experienced
individuals for the positions below for the Nairobi Office
Reporting to: Managing Director/ IRA Board
Job Role:
the position will be responsible for the efficient management and operation of controls and internal management systems.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Conducting risk assessment, preparing internal control time plans and designing the audit test procedures.
- Carrying out risk based Internal Control reviews.
- Reviewing the financial reports and accounting practices to evaluate the reliability of management and financial reporting.
- Carrying out reviews on the Company’s IT infrastructure, security and control practices to ensure that IT risk and security exposures are adequately controlled
- Carrying out periodic spot checks on processes and records for selected high risk operating functions
- Coordinating the documentation and revision of standard operating procedures with key emphasis on the adequacy of controls. Testing for compliance with the procedures
- Facilitating Internal control review meetings and ensuring actions from internal control reports are drawn and agreed with the action holders
- Preparing and submitting management reports on Internal Control reviews with recommendations for corrective action to the Managing Director within the required time frame.
- Conducting follow-up reviews, ensuring actions are implemented correctly on a timely basis and maintaining the Key Issue Tracker file on progress of resolution of identified control gaps
- Liaises with external auditors on operating, financial and on risk management practices
- Communicates results of internal audit to stakeholders
- Assists in the implementation of recommendations from internal audit
- Conducts Investigations on irregularities, drawing up and overseeing implementation of measures to prevent recurrence
Minimum Requirements:
- Qualified CPA (K)/ ACCA with a Bachelor’s Degree obtained from a recognized university.
- 8 years work experience at a senior position in audit management in a reputable organization, preferably in the Insurance Industry.
- Must be a Certified Internal Auditor.
- High moral and ethical standards and independence of mind with ability to defend his/her position on significant issues.
- Knowledge of computer audit packages will be an added advantage.
- Good team player with ability to work with minimal supervision and achieve excellence.
Skills
- Organization & Planning Skills
- Communication Skills
- Analytical/Research Skills
- Time management skills
- Problem Solving
- Team Building Skills
- Interpersonal Abilities
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Problem-Solving
How to Apply
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location.
Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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