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Assistant Manager, Internal Audit

Kenya Reinsurance Corporation

full time Nairobi Posted 18 hours ago

Academic Qualifications**

For appointment to this position, candidates must possess:

A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines or equivalent from a recognized institution:

  • Commerce;

  • Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option);

  • Business Management (Finance or Accounting option);

  • Economics;

  • Strategic Management; or a closely related field.

  • A Master’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration (Finance or Accounting), Business Management, Strategic Management, or a related field.

Professional Qualifications****

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) by KASNEB or an equivalent qualification.

  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

  • Active membership and in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of

  • Kenya (ICPAK), ISACA, or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) / CIA (K) or equivalent.

  • Completion of a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

  • Proficiency in computer applications and audit management software.

  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Experience**

  • At least eight (8) years of relevant work experience in auditing, with a minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory position.

  • Demonstrated team management experience and exposure interacting with the Board of Directors.

Risk Management & Assurance

  • Coordinate the identification, assessment, and ranking of organizational risks.

  • Review risk management mechanisms developed by management and provide independent assurance on their adequacy and effectiveness.

  • Verify that the Corporation’s risk registers are regularly updated and maintained.

Audit Planning & Execution

  • Coordinate the development and implementation of annual audit plans, engagement plans, and work programs.

  • Design, develop, and execute audit programs in line with professional auditing standards.

  • Conduct scheduled and ad hoc audits across the Corporation.

Audit Review & Quality Assurance

  • Review audit findings, working papers, and draft reports for quality and accuracy.

  • Maintain the Corporation’s Audit Management System in accordance with established audit guidelines and best practices.

Follow-up & Implementation

  • Conduct follow-up reviews to monitor the implementation of audit recommendations.

  • Track and report on the status of audit issues and management actions.

Compliance & Governance

  • Review compliance with risk mitigation policies, statutory requirements, and internal procedures.

  • Support the maintenance of strong governance frameworks across the organization.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Prepare clear, concise, and timely audit reports.

  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.