United Winners Sacco, a Society based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit qualified and competent
staff to fill the position of Internal Auditor
POSITION : INTERNAL AUDITOR
REPORTS TO: CEO/ AUDIT COMMITTEE
Responsible for:
The Internal auditor shall be responsible to the Board of Directors; the job holder will be
responsible for day to day SACCO operations. The key duties and responsibilities shall include:
i. Ensure the financial statements of the Sacco have been prepared in accordance with IFRS,
IAS and the Sacco Societies Act
ii. Ensure that the Sacco loans are all documented and the necessary steps were followed in
awarding the loans.
iii. Ensure that the Sacco’s fixed assets have been safeguarded, their physical condition is
proper, they exist and they are correctly valued.
iv. Analyze the investments made by the Sacco to ensure that the policy was followed, the
investments are safe, and such investments have been made for the good of the Sacco
v. Ensure that the information contained in the financial statements is complete and reliable
vi. Maintaining files and supporting documentation for audits and other assignments
vii. Checking that all Sacco activities are in line with existing bylaws and regulations
viii. Ensure the Sacco doesn’t contravene the Sacco Act, Labor Laws, NSSF Act and other
relevant laws
ix. Check on the organization chart whether it is well defined and the flow of authority is well
documented
x. Analyze the accounting system being used by the Sacco and ensure a well-defined
segregation of duties
xi. Ensure that the assets of the Sacco are all documented and they are well kept
xii. Ensure that every department in the Sacco has a policy on its functions; and that they are
followed in the day-to-day operations
xiii. Promote the ethics and culture of the Sacco so that the institution is viewed as customer-
focused by concentrating on savings and credit facilities.
xiv. Ensure that the code of conduct is in place and its conditions are withheld
xv. Assisting the CEO in laying down the strategic direction of the Sacco.
xvi. They should act as a link between the external auditor and the Sacco supervisory
committee in liaison with the CEO
xvii. Having fraud detection steps in audit programs
xviii. investigating allegations of fraud and reviewing fraud detection & prevention controls and
processes
xix. Making recommendations for improvement needed to maintain / improve effective and
compliant operations
xx. Identifying and qualifying key business risks while estimating the probability of
occurrences and the impact on the Sacco and making appropriate recommendations
xxi. Any other duty that may be assigned by the Board of Directors
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree – Business Related
• CPA (K)
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications
• 5 years of relevant experience required
Personal Attributes & Attitude
• Judgment and decision-making ability
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and audit skills
• Self-driven and work with minimal supervision
• All risk analysis skills
• Advanced report writing and presentation skills
• Good IT skills and Proficient in Microsoft office suite
• Unquestionable integrity
Application Instructions:
UWS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and committed to diversity and gender equality.
Interested and qualified applicants are requested to click on the link below and fill out the online
application form and submit by 23rd September 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
