Job Title: Internal Audit Officer – MEDS

Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) is a faith-based health solutions provider founded by an ecumenical partnership of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and the Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK). The Organization’s core mandate is to provide reliable and affordable Health Products and Technologies, Quality Assurance and Health Systems Strengthening Services MEDS was established in 1986 and serves clients spread all over Kenya, other regions in Africa and beyond.

The position will report to the Internal Audit Manager and will be responsible for supporting the audit function.

Key responsibilities:

  • Reviewing and recommending improvements on internal control framework.
  • Participating in developing and executing comprehensive risk-based internal audit programmes with other team members and supervisor.
  • Preparing audit reports on findings and observations made from audits conducted for review by Internal Audit Manager.
  • Conducting follow up activities to ensure timely implementation of audit recommendation action plans.
  • Identifying and participating in risk assessment of the organization’s processes to assure the effectiveness of the risk management framework.
  • Assist Internal Audit Manager in continuously improving the audit process through new tools and techniques.
  • Conduct ad-hoc investigations and reviews as requested by the Audit and Risk Management Committee and/or management.

Job requirements:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or any related business degree from a recognized institution.
  2. Be a Certified Public Accountant (K) or other recognized equivalent qualifications. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification or equivalent is an added advantage.
  3. At least 5 years of experience in Auditing.
  4. Ability to work with and therefore audit various IT systems and ERPs, Syspro ERP is an added advantage.
  5. Behavioral competencies and attitude: Strong analytical skills, high level of integrity, interpersonal communication skills, self-driven, discretion, confidentiality, and investigative mindset.

How to Apply

Kindly email your written application and CV to hr@meds.or.ke, if you fit this profile by 19th January 2024

(only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)

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