Audit Manager Job in Kenya

The Youth Enterprise Development Fund is the leading youth economic empowerment organization in East and Central Africa.

The Fund provides loans and other enterprise solution services to Kenyans aged 18 to 35 years.

Due to expansion the positions below have opened and the Fund now invites applications from Kenyans wishing to join a dynamic team.

Audit Manager
Ref: AMEM/2011

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer administratively, and functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board, the Audit Manager will be responsible for the Audit, Monitoring & Evaluation Department.

Key Responsibilities

The job holder will:
  • Formulate and implement annual audit plans in consultation with the audit committee and management
  • Issue periodic reports on a timely basis to the audit committee and management, summarizing the results of audit activities.
  • In consultation with the audit committee and management, develop appropriate internal audit manual for the organization.
  • Keep the Audit committee informed of the emerging trends and developments in internal auditing practices relevant to the objects of the organization and give recommendations for required revision in the Internal Audit Manual
  • Ensure the organization complies with sound internal auditing principles and best practices.
  • Exercise due professional care, integrity and objectivity in carrying out audit assignments.
  • Oversee the design and implementation of the Monitoring & Evaluation system of the organization
  • Carry out special assignments on audit from time to time.
  • Develop in liaison with the Board and Management the Fund Risk Policy Framework
Minimum Requirements

The ideal candidate:
  • Must possess a first degree in any business related or social science areas
  • Possessing an MBA (Finance or Accounting Option) will be an added advantage.
  • Must possess a CPA (K) or any other professional accounting qualification.
  • Must be a member of ICPAK
  • Must have at least 5 years working experience of which 3years must be in senior management
  • Thorough Knowledge of government Financial Management and public procurement procedures
Those fulfilling the requirements of the positions should submit their applications together with a detailed C.V. and all relevant testimonials stating current position, current remuneration, expected salary, email address and telephone contacts.

All applications are also expected to quote the reference number on the envelope and provide postal, telephone and email contacts of three references and should be received by 4th May 2011.

All applications should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Youth Enterprise Development Fund
P.O. Box 48610-00100
Nairobi

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