Job Description

An Internal Auditor post has arisen at National Biotechnology Authority and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful incumbent will be tasked to:
• Manage, plan, execute and report on operational, financial, regulatory and compliance related audits/reviews.
• Design and manage the risk assessment framework of NBA.
• Enhance corporate governance systems of NBA.
• Carry out value for money audits.
• Examine the Authority's company accounts and financial control systems.
• Gauge levels of financial risk within the Authority.
• Check that financial reports and records are accurate and reliable.
• Ensure that assets are safeguarded.
• Identify if and where processes are not working as they should and advise on changes to be made.
• Prepare reports, commentaries and financial statements.
• Liaise with managerial staff and present findings and recommendations.
• Ensure procedures, policies, legislation and regulations are correctly followed and complied with.
• Liaise with the external auditors and also the parent Ministry internal auditors.
• Report to the audit committee of the Board.
• Any other duties which may be delegated by the CEO/Board.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Internal Auditing, Forensic Auditing/ Forensic Accounting/Accounting /Finance/Administration
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Be a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting.
• Excellent analytical, internal auditing and financial skills.
• At least five years auditing experience.
• Clean class 4 driver’s license will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their application letters and a detailed Curriculum Vitae to [email protected] not later than the 18th of October 2024, clearly labelled Internal Auditor in the subject line.