Reporting to the Country Director, the role of the incumbent is
designed to add value and improve the organizations
sustainable performance in key areas of planning, internal controls, good stewardship in management of resources
and reporting.
sustainable performance in key areas of planning, internal controls, good stewardship in management of resources
and reporting.
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Conduct risk assessment of departments or functional areas in
established/required timeline.
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Provide timely advice to the management on the formulation of
risk management strategies and policies in operations of the organization with
a view of ensuring that risks are mitigated.
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Review the sustainability of internal control design, review
office financial systems and report on compliance with the Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles and practices.
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Conduct audit testing of specified area and identify reportable
issues and dimension of risk.
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Review financial and data processing system with the aim of
ensuring the system is operating efficiently, effectively and accurately.
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Participate in a variety of meetings for the purpose of
conveying and / or gathering information required to perform functions.
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Respond to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. staff,
external auditors or government agencies etc.) for the purpose of providing
information on accounting/financial operations and clarification as needed.
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Review internal processes and controls for the purpose of
ensuring financial information is properly processed, reported and safeguarded.
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Make recommendations on the systems and procedures being
reviewed, report on the findings and recommendations and monitor management’s
response and implementation.
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Ensure major risks are identified, analyzed and strategies to
mitigate them put in place
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Prepare internal audit plan which fulfills the requirements of
the organization
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Audit the utilization of funds disbursed to various projects.
Requirements for Appointment:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
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CPA, ACCA or other internationally recognized accounting
qualification
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A minimum four years progressive audit experience is required,
preferably in a reputable organization.
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Experience with risk assessment, control analysis, audit
procedures and standards and the internal framework of control preferably
within the non-profit sector.
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Ability to effectively and confidently discuss audit issues with
management and provide recommendations.
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Project management skills with the ability to multi-task and
manage competing priorities.
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Strong analytical, written/ verbal communication, interpersonal
and relationship building skills.
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Must have good working knowledge of computerized accounting
systems.
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Must be computer literate in using Microsoft Office programs.
Applications
with detailed CVs with contact details of 3 referees should be submitted to:
People and Development Dept
pd@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya
pd@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya
On or
before 29th June, 2012
Due to
the urgency of the requirement to fill this position applications will be
reviewed as they come
‘Marie
Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity employer’