Head of Internal Audit
2025-05-19T13:28:13+00:00
Avenue Healthcare
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Healthcare
Accounting & Finance
2025-05-28T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Avenue Hospital was founded in 1995 for the purpose of managing the outpatient department at the Hospital, and to extend medical services to corporate clientele through an innovative concept of Managed Healthcare.
Head of Internal Audit
Job Objective/Purpose
- To manage the group’s internal audit activities, providing an independent and objective appraisal of the organization’s financial, operational, and internal control activities to the Audit Committee of the Board. The responsibilities of the incumbent will revolve around conducting of general audit to determine the adequacy of, and level of compliance to set rules, regulations, and procedures.
- In addition to appraising these controls, the internal auditor will also provide recommendations for improving these controls and other aspects of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Formulating and implementing the internal audit strategy and audit plans to evaluate the standards of risk management, accuracy of records, procedures, and control systems.
- Planning, organizing, and carrying out internal audit duties including the preparation of an audit plan which identifies and evaluates all the major risks of the Company on an annual basis.
- Advising Management and the Audit Committee of the Board on audit, risk, and control issues.
- Evaluating the financial and operational procedures for adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
- Developing, implementing, and controlling the Internal Audit budget.
- Ensuring compliance and adherence to statutory requirements concerning information management such as audit, risk management, copyright, and freedom of information.
- Auditing the policies, procedures, systems, and other activities of the Company and providing recommendations for improving controls over the Company’s financial reporting, operations (effectiveness and efficiency), and compliance with laws and regulations.
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Person Specification
- A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience gained preferably in an audit firm to the level of senior auditor or with a healthcare organization to the level of Internal Auditor.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management, or any related discipline from a recognized university.
- A qualified Accountant with certifications such as CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent qualification. CISA qualification is an added advantage.
- Experience in leading and managing a team and interacting with Board Audit Committees
- Strong exposure and proficiency in computerized audit systems.
- A thorough understanding and knowledge in financial management.
- A superior communicator, great stakeholder management skills and presenter with sound commercial judgment.
Formulating and implementing the internal audit strategy and audit plans to evaluate the standards of risk management, accuracy of records, procedures, and control systems. Planning, organizing, and carrying out internal audit duties including the preparation of an audit plan which identifies and evaluates all the major risks of the Company on an annual basis. Advising Management and the Audit Committee of the Board on audit, risk, and control issues. Evaluating the financial and operational procedures for adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. Developing, implementing, and controlling the Internal Audit budget. Ensuring compliance and adherence to statutory requirements concerning information management such as audit, risk management, copyright, and freedom of information. Auditing the policies, procedures, systems, and other activities of the Company and providing recommendations for improving controls over the Company’s financial reporting, operations (effectiveness and efficiency), and compliance with laws and regulations.
A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience gained preferably in an audit firm to the level of senior auditor or with a healthcare organization to the level of Internal Auditor. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management, or any related discipline from a recognized university. A qualified Accountant with certifications such as CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent qualification. CISA qualification is an added advantage. Experience in leading and managing a team and interacting with Board Audit Committees Strong exposure and proficiency in computerized audit systems. A thorough understanding and knowledge in financial management. A superior communicator, great stakeholder management skills and presenter with sound commercial judgment.
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Vacancy title:
Head of Internal Audit
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Avenue Healthcare
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, May 28 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 19 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Avenue Hospital was founded in 1995 for the purpose of managing the outpatient department at the Hospital, and to extend medical services to corporate clientele through an innovative concept of Managed Healthcare.
Head of Internal Audit
Job Objective/Purpose
- To manage the group’s internal audit activities, providing an independent and objective appraisal of the organization’s financial, operational, and internal control activities to the Audit Committee of the Board. The responsibilities of the incumbent will revolve around conducting of general audit to determine the adequacy of, and level of compliance to set rules, regulations, and procedures.
- In addition to appraising these controls, the internal auditor will also provide recommendations for improving these controls and other aspects of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Formulating and implementing the internal audit strategy and audit plans to evaluate the standards of risk management, accuracy of records, procedures, and control systems.
- Planning, organizing, and carrying out internal audit duties including the preparation of an audit plan which identifies and evaluates all the major risks of the Company on an annual basis.
- Advising Management and the Audit Committee of the Board on audit, risk, and control issues.
- Evaluating the financial and operational procedures for adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
- Developing, implementing, and controlling the Internal Audit budget.
- Ensuring compliance and adherence to statutory requirements concerning information management such as audit, risk management, copyright, and freedom of information.
- Auditing the policies, procedures, systems, and other activities of the Company and providing recommendations for improving controls over the Company’s financial reporting, operations (effectiveness and efficiency), and compliance with laws and regulations.
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Person Specification
- A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience gained preferably in an audit firm to the level of senior auditor or with a healthcare organization to the level of Internal Auditor.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management, or any related discipline from a recognized university.
- A qualified Accountant with certifications such as CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent qualification. CISA qualification is an added advantage.
- Experience in leading and managing a team and interacting with Board Audit Committees
- Strong exposure and proficiency in computerized audit systems.
- A thorough understanding and knowledge in financial management.
- A superior communicator, great stakeholder management skills and presenter with sound commercial judgment.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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