SOS
Children’s Villages Kenya is an affiliate of SOS CV- International whose
mission is to build families for children in need, help them shape their own
futures and share in the development of their communities.
SOS
Children’s Villages Kenya also runs education and health institutions and works
with local communities through Families Strengthening Programs.
We seek to
recruit for the position of Internal Auditor to be based at SOS CV KE National
Office- Nairobi.
Internal
Auditor reporting will support management in reviewing, documenting and
establishing effective accounting and operational controls over the
organization’s administrative and programmatic activities in the National
Office and all facilities within SOS CV Kenya as well as supervising the
examination, investigation and review of records, reports, financial statements
and management practices to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, donor
requirements and Organization’s Standard Operating Procedures
Key Functions of the Job;
1.
Investigate and Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of the Associations systems
on quality internal control.
2. Carry
out planned auditing activities in the various functions and projects to ensure
adherence to policies, regulations and procedures
3. Conducts
comprehensive investigations and prepare quality and timely reports containing
observations and recommendations.
4. Ensure
proper systems are established to warrant compliance with the Association’s
policies, plans, procedures and regulation and that the Association conforms to
the law of the country.
5. Carrying
out independent assessments in the identification and management of financial,
legal risks and asset risks.
Required
Qualifications/Abilities/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in financial management with CPA (K). Master’s degree in Business Management (finance) shall be an added advantage.
- Must be computer literate with ability to work with computerized Audit Techniques and Accounting / Financial applications.
- Well-developed analytical skills, knowledge of risk management and internal audit standards will be essential.
- Over 8 years public accounting experience with an accounting firm providing audit and accounting services in the NGO sector
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Willingness and ability to travel.
If you
believe your experience, competencies and qualifications match the job and role
specifications described; send your application (stating current & expected
pay) and detailed CV(with details of at least 3 referees one of which must be
immediate former employer) addressed to the National Director to reach us on or
before 22nd September 2013 by email to: recruitment@soskenya.org
Only short
listed candidates will be contacted.
SOS
Children’s Villages Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and its Recruitment
Policy
addresses itself to the core values of best practice, diversity and equality.