NHIF Director of Internal Audit Job in Kenya

NHIF Director of Internal Audit Job in Kenya

The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) is a State Corporation established under the National Hospital Insurance Fund Act, number 9 of 1998.

The Fund’s core mandate is to receive contributions and other payments as required by the Act, to make payments out of the Fund to declared and contracted healthcare providers, and to protect the interest of the contributors to the Fund.

The Fund is currently undergoing reforms in readiness to play its role in the delivery of one of the Government’s Big 4 agenda of providing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to its people.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a risk-based Internal Audit Plan:
Assess the operational effectiveness of the design and functioning of controls and processes across the Fund’s processes;
Advise the Fund on best practice regarding the internal controls, systems and governance processes;
Develop and implement system and risk—based methods of Auditing, including use of Internal Audit tools to interrogate and audit IT systems:
Formulate actionable and value-added recommendations and monitor progress of implementation of action plans;
Evaluate the economy and efficiency with which the Fund’s resources are employed;
Lead in special projects including audit investigations and process re-engineering teams in response to emerging business risks;
Assist external Auditors when called upon to enable them to accomplish their mandate —KENAO or other auditors, covering Financial and System Audits in the Fund;
Review the risk management process and its implementation across functions to embed a proactive approach in identification of risks across the Authority.
Advise Audit Committee on new developments that affect internal controls and provide valuable recommendations and solutions ma proactive manner;
Monitor implementation of all policies and procedures to ensure that all decisions made adhere to regulations and set standards.
Liaise and work closely with law enforcement agencies mandated to conduct investigations into incidents of fraud and other irregularities.

Requirements

Be a Kenyan citizen

Holder of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees Finance / Accounting! Economics! Business Administration or closely related area from a university recognised in Kenya;

A minimum of twelve

(12) years working experience in a busy commercial, public sector or professional environment, at least 5 of which must be in a senior leadership position in Internal Audit function;

Membership with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA);

Demonstrated understanding of Fund or commercial processes that invite for internal audit skills;

Be an independent minded individual of high integrity with an inquisitive mind.

Proven track record with internal I external audit environment evidencing strong performance in conducting high quality audit work, findings and reports.

Ability to inquire and understand issues quickly, constructively and challenge the status quo

Ability to maintain independence and confidentiality;

Effective interaction with all levels of management;

Knowledge of ICT systems in Internal Audit;
Interpersonal skills

How to Apply

Qualified and experienced professionals who fulfil the requirements and would like to take up the challenge are invited to apply not later than 18th July 2019.

Application for the positions must be accompanied by the following documents: —

A detailed CV

Certified copies of academic certificates and National Identity card

Certificates of admission to professional bodies

Tax compliance Certificate from the Kenya

Revenue Authority (KRA)

Certificate of clearance from the Higher

Education Loans Board (HELB)

Certificate of Good Conduct from

Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)

Clearance by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

Clearance with the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Please note that the self-declaration form from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) should indicate the organization for which declaration is being submitted.

Only successful candidates shall be contacted and invited for the interview.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to either submit their applications by email to apply to snrrecruitment@nhif.or.ke

OR Hard copies delivered to NHIF Building 10th floor,

to reach on or before Thursday 18 July 2019 to:

Chairperson
Board of Management
National Hospital Insurance Fund
NHIF Building 10th Floor, Ragati Rd
P O. Box 30443-00100
Nairobi.

Please note that any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

*NHIF is an equal opportunity employer.

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