Assistant Internal Audit Manager

PCEA Kikuyu Hospital is a healthcare institution dedicated to providing medical services and achieving strategic, operational, financial, and compliance objectives.

The Assistant Internal Audit Manager plays a crucial role in helping PCEA Kikuyu Hospital achieve its strategic, operational, financial, and compliance objectives. This involves assisting in the evaluation of internal controls, risk management frameworks, and governance processes by conducting thorough audits, reviews, and follow-up activities. The position ensures adherence to applicable laws, regulations, hospital policies, and internal controls across all functions.

1. Assist the Internal Audit Manager in planning and executing compliance and control audits across all hospital functions.
2. Contribute to identifying key risk areas and aligning audit activities with strategic priorities.
3. Plan and conduct risk-based and compliance audits in line with the hospital’s risk register and approved annual audit plan.
4. Prepare audit plans for individual assignments, ensuring they are well-scoped, focused, and aligned with allocated timelines.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, compliance frameworks, and governance processes within assigned areas.
6. Test the design and operational effectiveness of controls to ensure they function as intended and support institutional objectives.
7. Review documentation, operational processes, and practices to identify control gaps, compliance breaches, or operational risks.
8. Assess whether procedures are followed consistently and align with hospital policies and regulatory expectations.
9. Present findings to audit clients during and after the audit process, discussing observations and recommending corrective actions.
10. Facilitate constructive dialogue to encourage ownership of audit outcomes and support continuous improvement.
11. Prepare detailed, high-quality audit reports outlining findings, highlighting risks, and presenting actionable recommendations for management.

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance and economics, financial management, business administration, or a related field.
2. Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA (K)) holder.
3. Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
4. Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and building positive working relationships.
5. Ability to analyze financial data precisely, identifying discrepancies, risks, and improvement opportunities.
6. High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all work aspects.
7. Skilled in multitasking and maintaining composure under pressure, consistently meeting tight deadlines.
8. Excellent organizational and time management capabilities to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks efficiently.