Internal Audit Manager
- Recruiter
- Brighter Monday
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 25 Jul 2019
- Closes
- 08 Sep 2019
- Ref
- 1503045178
- Job role
- Audit, Internal audit
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Manager
Internal Audit Manager to oversee the Internal Audit Function in the Company.
Job Description
Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
Education and Professional Qualifications
Experience & Key Competencies
POSITION: IT INTERNAL AUDITOR
Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
Execute the annual audit plan, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting processes and procedures around critical areas such as SDLC, Change Management, Security, IT Infrastructure, Third-Parties, IT Project Management, Data Protection and Privacy, etc
Anticipate potential barriers, issues, and management concerns and create action plans and recommendations to address these concerns while helping the company make progress
Communicate the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to management and executives.
Conduct annual tests of Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs) over financial reporting requirements
Provide consulting services to implement lasting change and sustained improvements around key activities to support the company's highest priorities
Coordinate and conduct special audits, investigations, and/or ad hoc projects with minimal supervision and direction from the Internal Audit Manager
Pursue professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association certifications and memberships
Participate in the change management process
Develop a strong understanding of business and system processes
Any other assignments and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Management
Education & Certification
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Information Technology
Professional license (CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, ITIL, or similar)
Experience & Key Competencies
A minimum of 2-5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the insurance industry
Proficient in internal auditing principles and best practices (IIA Standards, COBIT, COSO, etc)
Proficient in auditing: applications, distributed platforms (Windows/Unix), database (SQL/Oracle), infrastructure, and IT security tools and techniques
Analytical mind and expertise in IT systems, applications and infrastructure
Outstanding problem-solving skills, a meticulous attention to detail and a great understanding of cyber security trends.
Capable of maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information while working with a variety of technologies, security problems and troubleshooting of the network.
An excellent understanding of Firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, IDS/IPS, Web-Proxy and Security Audits.
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
- Experience Level: Senior level
- Experience Length: 6 years
Job Description
Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure detailed audit programmes, based on the documented procedures and best practices, are developed, for each identified audit project, giving special attention to potential risk areas;
- Prepare reports for management and the Audit and Risk Committee clearly describing the key findings and practical recommendations for improvements;
- Coordinate the implementation of internal audit strategies, policies and procedures;
- Facilitate regional and branch audits to ensure operations are in line with the company policies;
- Verify documentation and review of existing accounting, administrative and internal control systems and make the appropriate recommendations for improvement. This covers the entire company operations and calls for thorough understanding of all operations;
- Formulate and implement Internal Audit policies and operations manuals;
- Ensure detailed audit tests are performed on all the company's operations based on Standard audit programmes in accordance with the approved annual audit plan. This includes recommendations to improve efficiency. The job holder may change the scope of the audit if actual circumstances in the field so demand;
- Maintain adequate and properly documented audits performed and evidence in the Internal Audit systems;
- Assess the Audited department's primary operational and financial risks and develop strategies to manage these areas;
- Work with the different stakeholders and provide feedback to staff on performance of each audit assignment;
- Develop and implement the performance management plan and cycle for team members as provisioned by HR;
- Schedule and assign work to the audit team estimating resource needs;
- Verify compliance with all the relevant legislation and regulatory requirement. This calls for regular updates with all the relevant legislation and statutory requirements affecting the company;
- Attend and participate in the Management meetings to enhance understanding of the company's operations; and
- Deliver on performance requirements as defined in the departments' strategy.
Education and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field;
- CPA (K) or ACCA is mandatory;
- CIA, CISA or equivalent;
- Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors is an added advantage;
- Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Kenya;
- MBA in Finance, Accounting or other related area.
Experience & Key Competencies
- Experience in the Insurance Industry is preferred.
- At least six years' experience in internal auditing preferably in the financial services sector;
- Comprehensive and current knowledge of legislation applicable to the insurance field;
- Good understanding of accounting principles and financial statements;
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases;
- Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports;
- Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations;
- High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills;
- Good interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with all levels within the organization;
- Unquestioned personal integrity with strong ethics and values consistent with the organization's culture;
- Ability to stand firm on difficult issues when required;
- Strong analytical capability;
- Highly capable of working independently and with minimum supervision;
- Logical approach to identifying and evaluating issues and problem solving;
- Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments;
- Displays awareness of the need for confidentiality in sensitive matters;
- Demonstrated job commitment and personal flexibility to meet changing expectations;
- Commitment to self-development and expansion of knowledge.
POSITION: IT INTERNAL AUDITOR
Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
Execute the annual audit plan, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting processes and procedures around critical areas such as SDLC, Change Management, Security, IT Infrastructure, Third-Parties, IT Project Management, Data Protection and Privacy, etc
Anticipate potential barriers, issues, and management concerns and create action plans and recommendations to address these concerns while helping the company make progress
Communicate the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to management and executives.
Conduct annual tests of Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs) over financial reporting requirements
Provide consulting services to implement lasting change and sustained improvements around key activities to support the company's highest priorities
Coordinate and conduct special audits, investigations, and/or ad hoc projects with minimal supervision and direction from the Internal Audit Manager
Pursue professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association certifications and memberships
Participate in the change management process
Develop a strong understanding of business and system processes
Any other assignments and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Management
Education & Certification
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Information Technology
Professional license (CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, ITIL, or similar)
Experience & Key Competencies
A minimum of 2-5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the insurance industry
Proficient in internal auditing principles and best practices (IIA Standards, COBIT, COSO, etc)
Proficient in auditing: applications, distributed platforms (Windows/Unix), database (SQL/Oracle), infrastructure, and IT security tools and techniques
Analytical mind and expertise in IT systems, applications and infrastructure
Outstanding problem-solving skills, a meticulous attention to detail and a great understanding of cyber security trends.
Capable of maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information while working with a variety of technologies, security problems and troubleshooting of the network.
An excellent understanding of Firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, IDS/IPS, Web-Proxy and Security Audits.