Principal Internal Auditor Job in Kenya School of Government

Principal Internal Auditor

Job Purpose:

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that prudent methods and procedures for proper and effective financial (and other related non-financial) controls are developed, implemented and complied with, for optimal performance of the School.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing an internal audit strategy
• Developing, implementing and executing Internal Audit Programs, with sound policies and procedures, that will ensure that Internal Control systems and measures are developed, instituted and adhered to.
• To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on the findings, monitor management's response and implementation
• Reviewing compliance to organization’s policies, procedures, legal and regulatory requirements
• Identifying and investigating possible risk areas for reporting to the Management and Council
• Performing post-audit reviews and making follow-ups to ensure implementation of agreed recommendations
• Apply advanced audit concepts and techniques in analyzing physical and computer based systems
• Secretary to the Audit committee of the Council
• Carry out any other assignments as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must be a holder of MBA Finance/Accounting
• Bachelor degree in a related social science preferably Accounting, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration.
• A CPA (K) holder specialized in Auditing will be preferred. CISA/CIA qualifications will also be an added advantage
• Possess proven business skills and mastery of accounting principles and procedures, and conventional audit guidelines
• Over 5 years experience, 2 of which should be in senior position
• Possess business, managerial, administrative skills
• Demonstrate leadership abilities with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to analyze and solve problems
• Proficiency in computer application packages
• Must be a member of ICPAK.

The positions will attract a competitive remunerative package.

Please send your application and a detailed CV with three (3) referees indicating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail and day-time telephone contact; including copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned before or on 14th June 2013 by 5.00pm:

The Director KSG - Nairobi,
Kenya School of Government
P.O Box 23030 - 00604,
Lower Kabete

Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.