The Competition Authority of Kenya
(the Authority) is a statutory Agency established under the Competition Act
No.12 of 2010.
The Authority’s mandate is to promote and safeguard competition and also protect consumers from unfair and misleading market conduct.
The Authority’s mandate is to promote and safeguard competition and also protect consumers from unfair and misleading market conduct.
The Authority invites applications
from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following position:
Systems Auditor,
Internal Audit
1 Position
Job Description
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Plan and conduct risk based internal
audits of various departments including operational, compliance, system and
value for money audits in line with Authority’s Annual Audit Plan as approved
by the Board Audit Committee.
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Perform general and application
control reviews for simple to complex computer information systems.
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Perform information control reviews
of internal control procedures to include system development standards, operating
procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, back
ups, disaster recovery and systems maintenance.
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Prepare audit reports and working
papers to ensure that adequate documentation exits to support the completed
audit conclusions.
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Conduct discussions with Senior
Management on key audit issues and recommendations through exit meetings at the
end of the audit assignments.
·
Follow up on implementation of audit
recommendations and prepare statistics on the number of audit issues outstanding,
resolved and prepare summary of action taken or to be taken to resolve
unresolved issues.
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Perform other adhoc audit assignments
relating to governance, risk management and control as appropriate to the
Authority.
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Provide support to the External Auditors
– both statutory by KENAO or other auditors, covering Financial and System
Audits.
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Carry out audit reviews of the
strategic plan to ensure its implementation in line with set timelines.
Education and Knowledge
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance and
Accounting or Business related filed.
Professional Qualifications
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Full professional qualifications in
Certified Public Accounting (CPAK) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
and/or ACCA;
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Certified Information Systems Auditor
(CISA) and/or Certified Information Security management; and
·
Fraud examiner (CFE) as an added
advantage.
Experience Required
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At least 3 years Internal Audit
Systems Audit experience gained from reputable organizations; and
·
Diverse experience in managing
internal controls.
Analyst I, Enforcement
& Compliance
1 Position
Job
Description
Cartels and Exemptions Investigations
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Investigate restrictive trade
practices (agreements / concerted practices and abuse of dominance)
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Assist in carrying out economic
analysis of RTPs and conduct specific market inquiries
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Evaluate applications for exemptions
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Participate in awareness creation
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Participate in formulating guidelines
on restrictive trade practices (agreements, abuse of dominance and exemption
applications)
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Participate in RTP cases hearing
conference and settlement agreement hearing where necessary
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Implement the Authority’s decisions
and ensure compliance
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Participate in the formulation of
Restrictive Trade Practices Guidelines
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Manage Case files
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Participate in Departmental meetings
Education and
Knowledge
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Bachelor’s Degree in
Economics/Law/Business related field;
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Knowledge in Competition Law/Policy;
and
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Proficiency in ICT.
Experience
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At least five (5) experience in
Competition Policy/Law gained from a reputable Organization; and
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Experience in investigations
Skills and
Competencies
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Ability to write complex reports;
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Analytical skills; and
·
Ability to communicate both
internally and externally
Application
Process
If you possess the above
qualifications, please write quoting the Job Reference and Title on both the
application letter and envelope accompanied by an up-to-date curriculum vitae,
indicating your current and expected remuneration and other benefits, academic
and professional qualifications, work experience, your e-mail and telephone
contacts.
Your curriculum vitae should indicate
names, phone numbers, postal and email addresses of at least three (3) referees
who are familiar with your previous academic/work experience. Please attach
copies of your educational, professional certificates, identity card or
passport.
The applications should either be
sent by post, e-mail, or hand delivered to the Authority’s offices located at
Kenya Railways HQs Block “D” Ground floor, to be received on or before 12th
March, 2018, by 5 P.M. addressed to:
The Director-General Competition
Authority of Kenya
P O Box 36265 – 00200
Nairobi
P O Box 36265 – 00200
Nairobi
Email to: recruitment@cak.go.ke
CAK is “an Equal Opportunity
Employer” Women, Youth and Persons living with Disabilities are encouraged to
apply.
Canvassing of any form will lead to
automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted
Please note that, applications
without all the specified attachments will not be considered.
If you do not hear from us by 30th
April, 2018, consider your application unsuccessful.
