Internal Audit Assistant at M.P. Shah Hospital

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the position holder’s role is to examine and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the organization’s internal control systems and procedures and recommend corrective actions to improve operations, enhance internal controls and reduce costs where possible.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Participate in the development of the Annual Internal Audit plan ensuring that all key risks across the Hospital are identified, appraise the existing internal controls and devise appropriate audit programs.
• Execute the Annual Internal Audit Plan including any special tasks of investigations assigned by the supervisor and report periodically on the status.
• Review procedures/ work activities across the Hospital and evaluate the adequacy of the mitigating controls and compliance with the set policies, procedures, professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in conducting audits, performing risk assessments and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the prevalent controls and Provide practical and proactive audit recommendations that are discussed and agreed on with management.
• Complete audit work papers, prepare draft reports on notable findings with appropriate recommendations for presentation to management via written reports and oral presentations.
• Undertake ad hoc investigations/ assignments as and when required by management to ensure that resources are acquired economically, used efficiently, deployed effectively and adequately protected.
• Follow up and ensure implementation of agreed audit action points, from both internal and external audit engagements, within stipulated timelines.

Qualifications, Regulatory & Legal Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or any other related business field from a recognized institution.
• CPA/ACCA finalist. Relevant professional qualifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or ACCA, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is an added advantage.
• At least three years of relevant audit experience. External audit work experience desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.