Internal Audit & Compliance Officer


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Internal Audit & Compliance Officer – REF: ACT/IACO/02/2023 , Act Change Transform (Act!).

Job Summary

The Internal Audit & Compliance Officer (IA&CO) will be responsible for ensuring risks to the organization are well managed and that the organization adheres to its internal policies, systems and procedures all applicable statutory obligations and International Financial and other Reporting Standards, including the not-for-profit regulatory framework. Working closely with the Senior Management Team (SMT), the Internal Audit & Compliance Officer will also ensure that the organization complies with all contractual terms and conditions as outlined in its agreements with donors or any other relevant parties. In addition, S/he will guarantee adherence by Act!’s staff to the terms of agreements signed between the organization and its stakeholders.

Academic Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Administration or other related fields.
Professional Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) or ACCA qualification. Any other qualifications and training in systems audit and compliance management is an added advantage.
Relevant Work Experience
  • At least  five (5) years  of progressive experience in a similar role, supporting internal audit and compliance in a not-for-profit institution.
  • Experience providing contract administration and compliance oversight of major donor grants & contracts.
  • Working with external auditors.
  • Writing professional audit and compliance reports both for management and internal.
Essential Competencies & Skills
  • Demonstrably unimpeachable integrity in all dealings within and outside the organization.
  • In-depth knowledge of all tax and statutory obligations relating to NGOs in Kenya.
  • Good analytical skills to successfully perform financial reviews and other quantitative analyses.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrable ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of major donors’ audit and compliance requirements and reporting guidelines.
  • Coaching and technical support to local organizations on grants and contracts administration.
  • Ability to exercise objectivity and discretion in all dealings with staff, SMT and the Board.
  • Ability to adapt to change quickly in a professional manner.
How to Apply:
If you meet the requirements as described above, please submit the following: (1). a detailed and current CV; (2). an Application cover letter demonstrating why you qualify for the position, quoting your current/last gross salary and three referees including their most current contact details. All applications should be submitted electronically to  [email protected]  quoting the reference number  (ACT/IACO/02/2023)  and  position  on the e-mail subject line. Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements and are shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
Deadline  for applications submission is  5th March, 2023.
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