The National Museums of Kenya (NMK)
is a multi-disciplinary state corporation whose core mandate is identification,
preservation, conservation and development of Kenya’s rich and diverse
heritage.
Chief Internal Auditor
Ref: NMK/HR/CIA
03/14
Reporting to the Audit Committee of the Board, the Chief Internal Auditor will be entrusted with planning, monitoring and implementation of the organization’s risk management strategy
Reporting to the Audit Committee of the Board, the Chief Internal Auditor will be entrusted with planning, monitoring and implementation of the organization’s risk management strategy
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the operations and continuous
improvement of NMK internal controls, risk management and governance
process
- Improve on existing internals systems to
ensures that internal operational risks are identified, analyzed and
addressed
- Prepare and operationalise an annual audit
plan
- Provide both the Board and management with
regular assessment and opinion on effectiveness of NMK risk management and
control systems
- Follow up on implementation of audit
recommendations
- Supervise and manage the audit team and ensure
optimal level of resources in order to realize set targets.
Requirements for Appointment
- A university degree plus full professional
qualifications such as CPA, ACCA. An MBA in a relevant field would be an
added advantage
- Be a member of ICPAK-K
- Have served in a senior Audit position in the
Public Service or a large private sector organization for a period of not
less than three (3) years;
- Thorough knowledge of audit principles,
procedures and practices
- Be computer literate
- Experience in computerized accounting and
auditing systems
- Excellent communication skills
Terms: Initial appointment will be on a three-year
contract, which will be renewable based on output and mutual agreement.
Salary Grade: NM4
Salary Scale: KES 79,905 - 111,022 a house allowance of KES.
40,000 per month and other incentives.
How to Apply
All applications should be clearly labeled with the name of the position applied for both on the envelope and on the cover letter and include copies of the following documents: A cover letter, detailed resume, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, other relevant supporting documents and names and addresses of three (3) referees (include telephone contact and email).
Applications should be addressed to: The Office of the Director General, National Museums of Kenya. Hand- delivered applications should be dropped in a box marked “Applications” located at the Nairobi National Museum, main gallery security office.
Electronic applications shall be in PDF format, with the subject line being the position applied for and sent to: applications@museums.or.ke
All applications should reach us not later than Monday 5th January 2015 at 12 noon.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
How to Apply
All applications should be clearly labeled with the name of the position applied for both on the envelope and on the cover letter and include copies of the following documents: A cover letter, detailed resume, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, other relevant supporting documents and names and addresses of three (3) referees (include telephone contact and email).
Applications should be addressed to: The Office of the Director General, National Museums of Kenya. Hand- delivered applications should be dropped in a box marked “Applications” located at the Nairobi National Museum, main gallery security office.
Electronic applications shall be in PDF format, with the subject line being the position applied for and sent to: applications@museums.or.ke
All applications should reach us not later than Monday 5th January 2015 at 12 noon.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
