Internal Audit Officer at - Nairobi, Kenya - SMEP Microfinance Bank

Description

SMEP Microfinance Bank Limited is a public limited company incorporate under the companies Act (Cap 486) and licensed under the microfinance Act (Cap 493D) to offer banking, focusing on Group banking, Retail banking, Church banking, Asset financing, microfinance and related services.

INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER – (I/A-01/02/24)

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, this position is responsible for carrying out specific audit exercises on bank's operations in an efficient, economical and effective manner.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate and contribute in the risk assessment process in the Bank
Prepare and implement audit plans for specific audit assignments
Prepare Audit reports
Carry out fraud Investigations and instituting recovery measures for confirmed frauds
Carry out the identified continuous monitoring reviews and report on the results at the agreed intervals.
Reviewing the systems established to ensure compliance with the policies, plans, procedures, statutory requirements and regulations
Reviewing the means of safeguarding assets and, as appropriate, verify the existence of such assets
Reviewing the Banks' operations and activities to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether the operations are being carried out as planned and as per the Banks' Policies and Procedures


KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Must be a practicing Christian who lives and upholds Christian Values, with a passion to serve.
A minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE

An undergraduate Bachelor's degree in Business related courses - preferably in Commerce, Accountancy, Finance, or Business Administration from a recognized university.

Professional qualification in CPA; at least a CPA III
CPA III with at least three years relevant work experience in auditing Banking and IT environments
Applicants with CISA certification, experience in auditing banking and IT environments have a definite advantage
Proven ability to analyze and interpret financial statements
Good report writing and presentation skills
Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Computers and a working knowledge of T24 Banking system will be an added advantage
Must be a team-player with excellent interpersonal skills
Between 27 to 40 years of age