SMEP Microfinance Bank Internal Audit Officer Job

 (I/A-01/02/24)

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

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate and contribute to the risk assessment process in the Bank 
• Prepare and implement audit plans for specific audit assignments 
• Prepare Audit reports 
• Carry out fraud Investigations and institute 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, verifying 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 for serving.
• 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 of relevant work experience in auditing Banking and IT environments 
• Applicants with CISA certification, and 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

How To Apply

Qualified and interested candidates who meet the criteria should download the “Job Application Form” at www.smep.co.ke and send their filled applications to recruitment@smep.co.ke. The deadline for applications is Friday 16th February, 2024.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.