Jubilee Insurance, the number one composite insurer in East
Africa, is a highly respected East African brand with a strong financial base
and over 75 years of experience in the industry.
In line with our expansion program, we wish to invite
applications for the position of Assistant Regional Internal
Auditor, based in Nairobi, Kenya:
Overall Responsibility
The position will be reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit for Jubilee Holdings Limited.
Overall Responsibility
The position will be reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit for Jubilee Holdings Limited.
The position will be responsible for the efficient management,
operation and promotion of the internal control environment throughout the
region.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure
that there is a strong control environment throughout the Jubilee group of
companies to mitigate risk through the application of the overall Audit Plan.
- Review
the working papers, audit programs and reports of the subsidiary internal
auditors and providing guidance and assistance to queries and issues
raised.
- Assist
the Head of Internal Audit in preparing the annual audit plan through
identification of risks for the company and programs to address the risks.
- Ensure
that the Companies’ policies and procedures are being implemented on a
timely basis.
- Ensure
compliance through internal audit programs with the laid down internal
controls, identifying gaps, key controls, and implementation of controls.
- To
assess the soundness of accounting procedures and reliability of financial
records and reports.
- Prepare
and present audit reports for the board audit and compliance committee.
- Carry
out special audit / investigations as and when required.
- Work
alongside Internal Audit personnel and staff while maintaining regular
communication with regional auditors and the Head of Internal Audit and
management.
- Formulation
of regional audit programs to supplement the work carried out by
subsidiary auditors to ensure key internal control and compliance mailers
are addressed.
Minimum Requirements
- A
Bachelor’s Degree obtained from a recognized university. Postgraduate
degree will be an added advantage.
- Fully
qualified CPA / ACCA or equivalent.
- Over
Five years work experience in audit management in a reputable organization
or audit firm, with a focus on the Insurance industry.
- Ability
to analyze detail without losing sight of bigger picture.
- Hands
on experience in information systems audit.
- High
moral and ethical standards and independence of mind with ability to
defend his/her position on significant issues.
- Proficient
in Microsoft Office and experience in accounting application programs.
Knowledge of computer audit packages will be an added advantage.
- Excellent
team player with ability to build relationships across various departments
as well as working with minimal supervision to achieve excellence.
- Desire
to travel on short notice and potentially for extended periods to various
regions in Africa
- Excellent
oral and written communication and analytical skills
- Fluency
English language and a minimum working knowledge of French.
Interested candidates should forward their detailed resume to
the undersigned stating their age, qualifications, experience, current salary,
salary expectations, e-mail address, daytime telephone contact and names &
addresses of three professional referees.
All applications should be received no later than 30th October
2012.
The Human Resources Manager,
The Jubilee Insurance Company of Kenya Ltd.
Jubilee Insurance House, Wabera Street
P.O Box 30376 00100 GPO
Nairobi, Kenya
The Jubilee Insurance Company of Kenya Ltd.
Jubilee Insurance House, Wabera Street
P.O Box 30376 00100 GPO
Nairobi, Kenya
Applications can also be sent by email to
recruitment@jubileekenya.com