INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or related discipline from a recognized university.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA) at least level 1.
• Certification in any of the following: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of Internal or External audit with a reputable organization.
• Experience in auditing medical facilities is desired. Working exposure with a reputable audit firm will be added advantage
• Broad knowledge and understanding of current internal audit legislation with the ability to maintain up to date knowledge and sharing developments with management.
• Exposure and experience using and implementing audit procedures, including planning, techniques, test and sampling methods.
• Strong knowledge of finance and financial and management accounting
• Knowledge of computerized accounting and audit record keeping systems
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of accounting, financial records and transactions.
• Thorough understanding of auditing standards, audit procedures, including risk driven audit planning techniques and methods
• Ability to accurately prepare audit findings reports.
• Risk identification, assessment and prioritization
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to achieve an appropriate balance between the independence of the internal auditor’s role with the need to work collaboratively with management for the betterment of the organization.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and strategic collaboration skills
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills, particularly in communicating technical information to a non- technical audience, and strong coaching skills.
• High level of Integrity
• Good time management
• Ability to apply sound judgement, think creatively and find effective solutions to complex problems.

• To ensure that the internal control systems are efficient, effective and accurately implemented.
• Assess teams’ level of compliance with LifeLink’s policies and procedures.
• Review and analyze inventory paperwork, compare it with actual stock or other records to discover any discrepancies.
• Verify and confirm the accuracy of stock quantities delivered or returned, by matching physical stock against documented records.
• Ensure that inventory control procedures are implemented in accordance with established guidelines; any deviations must be promptly reported to the immediate supervisor.
• Perform Audits on inventory usage and accountability to control misuse, report damages and expired stock for all locations that hold drugs and consumables.
• Accurately record the monthly physical count as well as the physical state of inventory per location.
• Ensure stock count procedures are communicated and respected by the Laboratory staff, stores department, pharmacy and dispensary staff and ensure compliance.
• Perform spot checks during the course of the month to ensure accuracy of physical and HMIS stock quantities.
• Assist in verifying expiry dates for drugs held on emergency trays for Nursing and Maternity departments to ensure FEFO is followed, and replacement is done in case of expired drugs.
• Periodically check the condition and ensure replacement of drugs held by the Ambulance before they are damaged or expired.
• Review stock transfer records and ensure that all transfers have been properly and accurately captured into the Hospital information management system.
• Ensure that any unsupplied drugs for patients are removed from dispensary shelves and placed in a designated box; if such stock remains unsupplied for more than two weeks, it must be reposted into the system and returned to the dispensary inventory.
• Review daily sales physical records/Books and confirm that all services offered by the different service points i.e. theatre, Radiology and Lab are accurately billed in HMIS.
• Ensure that stores department alerts dispensary and pharmacy departments of the new stock arrivals.
• Perform any other activity that may be required by the immediate Supervisor.
• Work with the middle management team to incorporate capacity building for staff in audit processes when gaps in compliance are identified.
• Analyze risks in relation to each process reviewed and test the effectiveness of the control design and whether the controls are operating effectively.
• Advise and guide on areas that require risk management and control (participate in generating and maintaining an updated risk register)
• Assist departments to ensure compliance to LifeLink policies and procedures.
• Ensure that Life Link policies and procedures are in compliance with relevant legislation.
• Maintain healthy relationships with management, staff and stakeholders.
• Facilitate top-down communication with the purpose of implementation of Life Link audit strategies and bottom-up communication with the purpose of informing strategy.

• Monthly internal audit reports
• Prepare operational and risk assessment reports for management analysis.
• Monthly update on internal audit activities
• Monthly Audit function performance reports

• Monthly departmental audit analysis reports
• Departmental Audit Reports
• Effectiveness of top-down and bottom-up communication
• Interpersonal relationship management/ teamwork.
• Meeting and Trainings
• Audit recommendations implemented by taking corrective action.
• Changes to processes resulting from implementing internal audit recommendations.
• Internal quality assessments.

How to Apply:

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