Tasks and Responsibilities  

Assist in developing internal audit strategies, policies, and manuals detailing the audit  procedures 
Assist in developing, implementing, and reviewing the internal audit charter
Assist in developing an internal audit work plan and budget for each financial year
Participate in preparation of the periodic audit reports for presentation to the senior management and the Audit Committee of the Board. 
Check the accuracy and reliability of accounting records by analyzing systems and internal  controls 
Verifying cash transactions carried out to ensure they are duly authorized and well  documented 
Carry out surprise cash count and other treasury cash management checks.
Continuously identify idle assets and make recommendations 
Regularly review and report on completeness and accuracy of the Sacco data
Follow up on the implementation of previous audit recommendations 
Assist in the execution of the Sacco compliance, fraud, and risk assessments by identifying  the key risks and assessing mitigating controls to determine the risk profile for the Sacco
Assist in the development and monitoring of key risk indicators (KRIs) that are mapped  to various risks to determine elevations in risk and proactively implement risk mitigation  measures 
Review the SACCO’s operations to ensure they meet all regulatory requirements set under the  SASRA guidelines. 
Conduct risk assessments for proposed and existing products 

Minimum Qualifications and Skills  

A degree in finance or a related field 
CPA III/ACCA qualification 
Three (3) years working experience in a finance function with a minimum 2 years  auditing experience in a Deposit Taking Sacco 
CISA certification added advantage 
A firm understanding of internal auditing standards and application
Knowledge and effective application of all relevant Sacco policies, processes, procedures  and guidelines to consistently achieve required compliance standards or benchmarks
Organized; able to work both independently and in a team setting 
Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate audit results when required