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Overall Purpose/Broad Function:

• The overall purpose of the LWF Kenya-Somalia Internal Auditor’s position is to ensure the organization's operations are efficient, effective, and compliant with relevant regulations and policies, with a focus on the management of financial and other resources.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting Audits: Perform regular and ad-hoc audits of LWF Kenya-Somalia's financial, operational, and compliance processes to ensure they are in line with organizational and donor policies and procedures, as well as regulatory requirements.
• Risk Assessment: In collaboration with other relevant staff of LWF Kenya-Somalia, identify and assess potential risks within the organization's processes and operations, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Internal Controls: Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls in LWF Kenya-Somalia and recommend improvements to enhance the control environment.
• Reporting: Prepare internal audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, and action plans for management to address identified issues.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal and donor policies, and keep abreast of changes in regulatory requirements.
• Training and Awareness: Provide training and awareness sessions to staff on internal control processes, compliance requirements, and best practices. Continuously develop the capacity of Internal Audit Assistants through tailor-made training programs and on-the-job engagements.
• Investigations: Conduct investigations into suspected fraud, waste, or resource abuse, and recommend corrective actions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders, including management, external auditors, and other relevant regulatory bodies to facilitate the smooth running of audits and reviews and to discuss audit findings and recommendations.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within LWF Kenya-Somalia based on audit findings and the sector’s best practices.
• Professional Development: Stay updated with the latest trends and developments in the field of internal auditing through continuous learning and professional development activities.
• Other Duties: Perform any other relevant duties assigned, the nature and scope of which are agreed upon with the Country Representative.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assistant Internal Auditors based in the field offices
• Education/Professional Designations/Experience:
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a relevant business field.
• Professional qualifications including CPA(K), ACCA, CIA OR CISA.
• Membership in a relevant professional body such as the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the Institute of Internal Audit.
• Minimum five years of internal audit or other directly relevant experience such as auditing, evaluation of risks/internal controls etc. Internal auditing experience in an international organization is highly desirable.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office programs.
• Familiarity with computerized accounting software
• Strong organizational skills as well as attention to detail
• Knowledge of SAGE will be an advantage.
• Excellent oral and written English skills

Other Specific Skill Requirements:

• Good communication and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills as well as attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written English skills.
• A team player who is responsible, diplomatic and confident at dealing with people at all levels
• Good analytical skills, computing, and a problem-solving attitude
• Be methodical and adaptable
• Planning and organization skills
• Attention to detail is essential
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and on irregular working hours.