Internal Audit And Risk Manager at Tenwek Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya

Tenwek Hospital is a Christian community committed to excellence in compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry, and training for service to the glory of God.” The hospital was founded in 1937 by missionaries from World Gospel Mission and has since grown to be a leading teaching and referral hospital in the region and one of the largest mission hospitals in Africa. It is a non-profit faith-based organization, a ministry of Africa Gospel Church and in partnership with World Gospel Mission

Purpose of the position:

Reporting to both the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Audit & Risk Board Sub-Committee, the Internal Risk & Audit Manager will be responsible for undertaking continuous independent audit engagements and plans and internal control reviews, ensuring that the operations of the Hospital are carried out in line with the documented policies and procedures, comply with legal and statutory requirements.

Duties and Responsibility:

Formulation and implementation of all audit policies and work plans in the Hospital.
Prepare and implement audit plans to ensure all risks in the auditable areas are fully addressed and periodic audits are completed within the agreed schedule as set out in the annual audit plan.
Ensuring that previous year Audit recommendations are implemented, and errors are resolved properly.
Document result of Audit testing; develop recommendations and draft Audit reports based on Audit testing.
Study and inspect budgets, financial records and statements and assisting the Hospital in preparing them.
Develop appropriate risk assessment matrices to be used as a guide in identifying inherent risks and internal/management control processes in all areas.
Risk evaluation: review reports on key control weaknesses, detect non-compliance with Hospital policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements and procedures and discuss with relevant departmental heads for action. managing the departmental team through training and development to ensure optimal productivity and high value services.
Any other duty as may be assigned by your supervisor

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in commerce (Accounting/Finance/Auditing options), Finance, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
CPA-K holder and a member to Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant Professional Body.
Possession of Computerized Information system Audit will be an added advantage.
At least five years’ experience in the Internal Audit, in an audit firm or in a comparable and relevant position.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability
Proficiency in Computer (Ms Office) and Accounting Systems
Ability to manipulate large amount of data and to compile detailed reports.
High attention to details and excellent analytical skills.
Effective communication (Oral and writing reports) and presentation skills.