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Assistant Internal Audit Manager at PCEA Kikuyu Hospital
PCEA Kikuyu Hospital
October 10, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Purpose
The role assists in evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes by conducting audits, reviews, and follow-ups, thereby helping the hospital achieve its strategic, operational, financial, and compliance objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning and Risk-Based Assignments
Assist the Internal Audit Manager in planning and executing compliance and control audits across all hospital functions to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, policies, and internal controls. This includes contributing to the identification of key risk areas and aligning audit activities with strategic priorities.
Plan and conduct risk-based and compliance audits in line with the hospital's risk register and the approved annual audit plan.
Prepare audit plans for individual assignments, ensuring that each engagement is well-scoped, focused, and aligned with allocated work plan timelines.
Audit Execution and Control Evaluation
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, compliance frameworks, and governance processes within assigned areas. This includes testing the design and operational effectiveness of controls to determine whether they are functioning as intended and supporting institutional objectives.
Review documentation, operational processes, and practices to identify control gaps, compliance breaches, or operational risks.
Assess whether procedures are being followed consistently and whether they align with hospital policies and regulatory expectations.
Reporting, Follow-Up, and Stakeholder Engagement
Make presentations to audit clients during and after the audit process to discuss observations, clarify findings, and recommend corrective actions.
Facilitate constructive dialogue that encourages ownership of audit outcomes and supports continuousimprovement.
Prepare detailed, high-quality audit reports that outline findings, highlight risks, and present actionable recommendations for management.
Qualifications & Experience
A minimum of a bachelor's degree in either accounting, finance and economics, financial management, business administration, or a related field.
Must be a CPA (K) holder.
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting.
Technical and Behavioral Skills
Strong interpersonal skills to foster effective collaboration and build positive working relationships across teams.
Ability to analyze financial data with precision, identifying discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, ensuring high-quality outputs in all aspects of work.
Skilled in multitasking and maintaining composure under pressure, consistently meeting tight deadlines and managing competing priorities.
Organizational and time management capabilities to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks efficiently.
The role assists in evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes by conducting audits, reviews, and follow-ups, thereby helping the hospital achieve its strategic, operational, financial, and compliance objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning and Risk-Based Assignments
Assist the Internal Audit Manager in planning and executing compliance and control audits across all hospital functions to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, policies, and internal controls. This includes contributing to the identification of key risk areas and aligning audit activities with strategic priorities.
Plan and conduct risk-based and compliance audits in line with the hospital's risk register and the approved annual audit plan.
Prepare audit plans for individual assignments, ensuring that each engagement is well-scoped, focused, and aligned with allocated work plan timelines.
Audit Execution and Control Evaluation
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, compliance frameworks, and governance processes within assigned areas. This includes testing the design and operational effectiveness of controls to determine whether they are functioning as intended and supporting institutional objectives.
Review documentation, operational processes, and practices to identify control gaps, compliance breaches, or operational risks.
Assess whether procedures are being followed consistently and whether they align with hospital policies and regulatory expectations.
Reporting, Follow-Up, and Stakeholder Engagement
Make presentations to audit clients during and after the audit process to discuss observations, clarify findings, and recommend corrective actions.
Facilitate constructive dialogue that encourages ownership of audit outcomes and supports continuousimprovement.
Prepare detailed, high-quality audit reports that outline findings, highlight risks, and present actionable recommendations for management.
Qualifications & Experience
A minimum of a bachelor's degree in either accounting, finance and economics, financial management, business administration, or a related field.
Must be a CPA (K) holder.
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting.
Technical and Behavioral Skills
Strong interpersonal skills to foster effective collaboration and build positive working relationships across teams.
Ability to analyze financial data with precision, identifying discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, ensuring high-quality outputs in all aspects of work.
Skilled in multitasking and maintaining composure under pressure, consistently meeting tight deadlines and managing competing priorities.
Organizational and time management capabilities to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks efficiently.