NHIF Director, Internal Audit Jobs in Kenya

NHIF Director, Internal Audit Jobs in Kenya


Functionally reporting to the Board of Management and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will develop and provide strategic internal control policies and
systems in the Fund.

Job Profile

• Develop internal audit strategies, policies, systems and procedures;

• Coordinate programmed and ad hoc audits of operations and activities of the Fund to
monitor and evaluate use of the resources;

• Coordinate any required forensic audit.

• Develop and execute a risk-based Internal Audit Plan

• Assess the operational effectiveness of the design and functioning of controls and processes

• Advise the Fund on best practice regarding the internal controls, systems and governance
processes;

• Formulate actionable and value-added recommendations and monitor progress of
implementation of action plans;

• Design, develop and update internal audit work plans, audit programmes and audit manual.

• Ascertain the reliability of management data developed within the Fund;

• Facilitate the periodic review of internal control systems to ensure their adequacy to prevent errors and irregularities;

• Evaluate measures put in place by management to ensure that the Fund’s assets are accounted for and safeguarded from losses of all kind;

• Monitor and appraise performance of Internal Audit staff in line with quality standards and work processes to ensure the achievement of the departmental objectives and recommend operating improvements;

• Review the risk management process and its implementation across NHIF to embed a proactive approach in identification of risks.

• Monitor implementation of all policies and procedures to ensure that all decisions made
adhere to regulations and set standards;

• Liaise and work closely with law enforcement agencies mandated to conduct investigations
into incidents of fraud and other irregularities

Key Competencies

• Ability to promote the value of internal audit among key

employees within the organization

• Independent- minded, highly inquisitive individual of high integrity.

• Highly analytical and a critical thinker

• Strong Communication skills, both oral, report writing and presentation skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• General IT knowledge

• Keeping abreast with regulatory changes and industry standards.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

At least fifteen (15) years’ work experience five (5) of which should be in Senior management;

Have a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or
Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or a relevant field from a recognized university;

Have a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or a relevant field from a recognized institution;

Have passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification;

Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and OR CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) OR Be a Member of the IIA/ISACA in good standing;

Leadership and Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Be proficient in computer application skills;

Have demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; NHIF Director, Internal Audit Jobs in Kenya

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