Head of Internal Audit
- Head Office – Orbit Place
- Permanent
- 28, May 2025
- Audit
Purpose Statement
Our purpose is to enable and maintain health.
Mission
To provide high quality care that exceeds our clients’ expectations.
Job Description
About Avenue Healthcare
Avenue Healthcare is one of the leading private healthcare groups in East Africa running 3 Hospitals, and 17 medical centres across Kenya, and a Homecare business. With over 25 years in the healthcare industry, Avenue Healthcare runs 300 hospital beds with over 1,000 staff members, and more than 400 specialists and serves over 400,000 patients annually, offering primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services.
Position: Head of Internal Audit
Position Type: Permanent
Location: Head Office
Department: Internal Audit
Reports To: Audit Committee of the Board and dotted reporting to the CEO
Job Objective/Purpose
To manage the group’s internal audit activities, providing an independent and objective appraisal of the organization’s financial, operational, and internal control activities to the Audit Committee of the Board. The responsibilities of the incumbent will revolve around conducting of general audit to determine the adequacy of, and level of compliance to set rules, regulations, and procedures.
In addition to appraising these controls, the internal auditor will also provide recommendations for improving these controls and other aspects of the business.
Key Responsibilities
1.Formulating and implementing the internal audit strategy and audit plans to evaluate the standards of risk management, accuracy of records, procedures, and control systems.
2.Planning, organizing, and carrying out internal audit duties including the preparation of an audit plan which identifies and evaluates all the major risks of the Company on an annual basis.
3.Advising Management and the Audit Committee of the Board on audit, risk, and control issues.
4.Evaluating the financial and operational procedures for adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
5.Developing, implementing, and controlling the Internal Audit budget.
6.Ensuring compliance and adherence to statutory requirements concerning information management such as audit, risk management, copyright, and freedom of information.
7.Auditing the policies, procedures, systems, and other activities of the Company and providing recommendations for improving controls over the Company’s financial reporting, operations (effectiveness and efficiency), and compliance with laws and regulations.
Person Specification
•A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience gained preferably in an audit firm to the level of senior auditor or with a healthcare organization to the level of Internal Auditor.
•Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management, or any related discipline from a recognized university.
•A qualified Accountant with certifications such as CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent qualification. CISA qualification is an added advantage.
•Experience in leading and managing a team and interacting with Board Audit Committees
•Strong exposure and proficiency in computerized audit systems.
•A thorough understanding and knowledge in financial management.
•A superior communicator, great stakeholder management skills and presenter with sound commercial judgment.
