Tourism Fund (TF) is a State
Corporation established under the Tourism Act, 2011 which came into operation
on 1st September, 2012 vide special issue Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 93 of
24th August, 2012.
The Board of Trustees seeks to recruit a qualified and competent staff to fill the following vacant position:
Internal Audit Manager
Ref: TF/5/2016
County: Nairobi
Job type: Full-Time
Job group: 3
Job Summary: This position reports to the Board of Trustees and shall be
responsible for providing independent and objective assurance on the
effectiveness of the Fund’s internal controls, risk management systems and
governance processes.
The position administratively
reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
- To establish an
audit system that ensures quality of internal auditing activities and
processes.
- To plan,
organize and carry out internal audits including the preparation of audit
plans and the necessary resource requirements.
- To perform
risk-based audits/reviews in line with the annual audit plan.
- To conduct
audit reviews on the effectiveness of risk management systems/processes
and adequacy of internal controls.
- To carry out
risk identification, assessment and audit planning for high risk areas
within the Fund and develop practical action plans for improvement of
controls and management of risks.
- To serve as a
Secretary to the Audit Committee of the Board and to provide reports to
the Committee in regards to corporate governance processes and make
recommendations for improvement.
- To manage and
oversee the department’s staff training, development and performance
evaluation in accordance with the established Performance Management
System in liaison with the Director, Finance and Administration.
- To co-ordinate
statutory external audits (Financial and System Audits)
- To Institute
follow up mechanisms to ensure implementation of audit recommendations.
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelor’s
Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or
related field
- Masters degree
in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
- CPA (K) or its
equivalent
- CISA, CIA
certification will be an added advantage.
- Member of ICPAK
or Institute of Internal Auditors.
- Have a minimum
of eight (8) years post qualification experience three (3) of which must
be at senior Audit level.
- Leadership and
integrity qualities as set out in chapter 6 of the Constitution and
demonstrated compliance to the public service values and principles as
defined in the Constitution.
Key Competences
- Demonstrate knowledge
of Internal Audit Standards, Code of Ethics and other best Practice
Auditing and Accounting Standards.
- Experience in
enterprise risk management.
- Good working
knowledge of ICT applications including proficiency in accounting systems
and CAATs.
- Strong
Financial Management orientation.
- Have good
communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Demonstrate
knowledge of strategic management processes.
Application Process
Interested and qualified
persons are requested to submit their applications indicating their current
salary together with a detailed curriculum vitae, professional certificates and
testimonials
The candidate must also attach the following
- Valid
certificate of good conduct
- EACC clearance
- HELB clearance
certificate
- Valid KRA
compliance itax certificate.
- Clearance from
a reputable credit reference bureau
Applications clearly marked
“APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF ……………………………… ” to be addressed to:
The Chairman,
Tourism Fund
P.O. Box 46987 – 00100
Nairobi
Soft copy applications to be sent to chairman@tourismfund.co.ke so as to reach on or before 24th October 2016.
No hard copies will be
accepted.
Minorities and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply
