Audit & Risk Manager
The Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) is a
Semi-Autonomous Government Agency established via Government Financial
Management Act in 2007, through Legal Notice no.147. and whose core mandate is
to provide accessible and affordable credit to support Kenyan women start
and/or expand businesses for wealth and employment creation.
Salary Scale: Ksh.109, 089 x 5,454 –
114,543 x 5,727 – 120,270 x 5,902 – 126,172 x 6,077 132,249 xs 6,252 – 138,501
x 6,427 – 144,928 PM
Responsibilities
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An officer at this level will be
responsible administratively to the Chief Executive Officer and functionally to
the Board through the Audit and Risk Management committee to ensure there is an
innovative responsive and effective risk management approach within the fund
including;
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Formulate policies for effective risk
management strategies and framework for the Fund.
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Coordinating and overseeing all risk
management activities and assessing compliance with internal policies, relevant
contracts and all legal and regulatory requirements.
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Coordinate preparation, approval by
the Board and implementation of annual audit plans and appropriate audit
programs.
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Ensure sound development and
implementation of audit management systems.
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Ensure proper preparation of audit
reports, presentation of the same to the Audit & Risk Committee on
quarterly basis and implementation of audit recommendations.
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Responsible for coordination of Audit
& Risk department’s activities, including staff training and development.
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Liaising with external auditors and
ensure implementation of their recommendations.
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Updating the Board Internal Audit
& Risk Committee Charter as well as the internal Audit Charter.
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Review the Fund’s compliance with the
relevant statutes, policies, rules, regulations, administrative government
circulars and guidelines.
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Review the adequacy of internal
policies, procedures and processes to ensure necessary and sufficient internal
controls are in place.
Carry out special assignments including investigations and recommend controls to mitigate risks.
Carry out special assignments including investigations and recommend controls to mitigate risks.
Requirements
For appointment to this grade, an
officer must have:-
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Served in Audit function for at least
10 years with at least four (4) being in a managerial position.
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Master’s degree majoring in Finance
,Accounting or Strategic
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Management or its equivalent from a
recognized institution;
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Member of ICPAK, Institute of
Internal Auditors (IIA) or Information
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Systems & Control Association
(ICASA) in good standing.
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Certification as Certified
Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified
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Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified
Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified
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Forensic Accountant (CFA) is an added
advantage
Competencies required
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Broad knowledge of Public Sector
Accounting standards
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Thorough understanding of National
Development Goals and familiarity with the latest emerging trends
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Excellent Communication,
interpersonal, writing and editing skills
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Ability to think creatively and
innovatively
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Strong organizational skills and
detail-oriented
How to apply
Applications clearly marked with the
position reference and title and including a detailed CV, copies of academic
certificates, professional qualifications, testimonials, day time telephone
number, names and addresses of three professional referees should be delivered
to the Fund by hand, courier or post so as to reach the address below on or
before 29th May 2017.
The Chief Executive /Director
Women Enterprise Fund
11th Floor Social Security House Building Block A
Eastern Wing
P. O. Box 17126 -00100
NAIROBI.
Women Enterprise Fund
11th Floor Social Security House Building Block A
Eastern Wing
P. O. Box 17126 -00100
NAIROBI.
Shortlisted applicants will be
expected to provide details of their current salary and the following
documents: Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigations; Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
Tax Compliance Certificate from KRA; Clearance from the Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); Clearance from an Approved Credit Reference
Bureau (CRB).
Interested applicants who had
previously submitted their applications for the above positions should
re-apply.
Women Enterprise Fund is an equal
opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women and
persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates
shall be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic
disqualification.