Internal Auditor at Co-operative Bank of Kenya

Roles and Responsibilities:

Some of the Key Responsibilities of this position includes but shall not be limited to:

• Using a risk-based methodology to evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with policies, procedures, applicable laws and best practice.
• Develop and implement risk-based audit plans coveting all activities of the society.
• Coordinate all audit operations guided by best practice and internal audit policies.
• Prepare and present reports with recommendations to the management, audit and risk committee and the board in a clear and timely manner.
• Design a follow up mechanism to ensure agreed recommendations are implicated within designated timelines.
• Design a rating mechanism for all auditees aligned with the performance management system.
• Handle the external audits efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Continuously educate the staff on risk.
• Review the Internal Audit policy and charter to align with best practice and emerging trends and developments.
• Carry out investigations as requested.

Minimum Qualification & Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce (Accounting/Finance Option)
• Must be a CPA (K) holder.
• Minimum five years’ experience in a similar position
• Member of ICPAK or Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Working expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Audit Software
• Good understanding of ERPS, specifically Microsoft Navision

Core Competencies

• Analytical and investigation skills
• Excellent communication, reporting and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking
• Managerial skills and ability to lead teams