Internal Audit Assistant

Description

SETYON SACCO
P.O BOX 1314-20200 KERICHO
info@setyonsacco.co.ke
Tel: 0723656494

JOB ADVERTISEMENT
INTERNAL AUDIT ASSISTANT

Location : SetyOn Sacco Limited located in Brooke, Kericho
Department : Internal Audit Department
Reports to : CEO/ Audit Committee
Application Deadline : August 2025
Vacancy : 1

JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking to recruit a qualified professional to fill position of an Internal Audit Assistant. Supports the internal audit function by helping to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and identifying potential risks. This role involves assisting in conducting audits, documenting findings, preparing reports, and recommending improvements to processes and systems.

Reporting to the CEO/Audit Committee, the individual will be responsible for the day-to-day Coordination of the activities in the Audit department and ensuring compliance with the laid down internal controls, all Sacco policies, and other statutory requirements.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist in developing internal audit strategies, policies, and manuals detailing the audit procedures
2. Assist in developing, implementing, and reviewing the internal audit charter
3. Assist in developing an internal audit work plan and budget for each financial year
4. Participate in preparation of the periodic audit reports for presentation to the senior management and the Audit Committee of the Board.
5. Check the accuracy and reliability of accounting records by analyzing systems and internal controls
6. Verifying cash transactions carried out to ensure they are duly authorized and well documented
7. Carry out surprise cash count and other treasury cash management checks.
8. Continuously identify idle assets and make recommendations
9. Regularly review and report on completeness and accuracy of the Sacco data
10. Follow up on the implementation of previous audit recommendations
11. Assist in the execution of the Sacco compliance, fraud, and risk assessments by identifying the key risks and assessing mitigating controls to determine the risk profile for the Sacco