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Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families. Jhpiego-Kenya works in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health in the areas of HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.

Internal Auditor

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations, compliance with policies, procedures, statutory laws and the industry best practices; and provide recommendations and advice on improvements to Jhpiego’s systems and procedures
  • Routinely review company accounts and financial control systems to evaluate and advise on the reliability and integrity of financial information and the efficient and effective use of resources
  • Review the current policies, procedures and systems to ensure effective internal controls, and participate in development of new internal control initiatives
  • Ensure that the organization’s assets are properly managed and safeguarded against loss
  • Determine Jhpiego Kenya’s strategic risks and make recommendations on how these should be managed
  • Develop an annual internal audit plan for the Kenya office with CFO and Country Director, and prioritize plan based on risks identified.
  • Supervise activities of field based internal auditors and their plans.
  • Work with CFO and HQ staff in developing a comprehensive standard audit program for use in other country offices
  • Follow-up on the progress of implementation of internal and external audit recommendations
  • Provide regular updates to management and staff on audit and compliance issues
  • Conduct any ad-hoc audit, financial investigations, special reviews and investigations as and when requested.

    Qualifications:

  • A Bachelors of Commerce degree in Accounting or Finance. Masters degree preferred
  • Certified Accountant and Auditor with CPA (K) and CIA (K) or equivalent. CISA qualification an asset
  • A minimum of 5 years experience as auditor in an audit firm and experience in auditing NGOs
  • Good understanding of internal audit including international trends and best practices, key areas of donor compliance.
  • Excellent analytical and report writing skills
  • Experience in auditing USAID or other donor-funded projects an asset
  • Highly motivated, energetic, independent self starter with strong communication skills
  • Ability to train and mentor other internal audit staff
  • Demonstrate proficiency in IT particularly computer assisted audit techniques.

    Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and detailed cover letter by email to HR.Kenya [at] jhpiego.org

    Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

    Only those selected for interview will be contacted

    Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer

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