VisionFund Kenya (VFK) Limited is a
fast growing financial service company and an investment of the World Vision
Kenya.
The position functionary reports to
the Board and Regional Audit Manager and Administratively to CEO.
We wish to recruit a highly
competent, proactive and self-driven person to fill the position of:
Internal Audit Manager
The Audit Manager reports directly to
the Chief executive Officer and serves on the Senior Management Team.
Specific areas of responsibility:
Strategic Leadership
·
Provide technical guidance and
direction in the Risk based Annual Audit Planning Process and compile draft
audit plans for discussion, review and approval by the Regional Manager, VFK
Leadership and the Board.
·
Advice VFK Management on the
formulation of risk management strategies and policies for all operations areas
of the organization with a view of ensuring that all management policies
adequately mitigate the risks identified.
·
Provide summaries of audit findings
trends to Senior Leadership and the Board Audit Committee
·
Implement a system to track the
implementation of audit recommendations by VFK Management.
·
Ensure effective engagement with the
VFK Board Audit Committee on the performance of the Audit Function.
People Management and capacity
building
·
Participate in recruitment of Audit
staff and ensure effective performance management for direct reports.
·
Provide capacity building to VFK
Leadership and Audit team regarding the role of Internal Audit in Risk
management and in the VFI Risk-based integrated audit approach from time to
time.
·
Guide and supervise the Audit Team in
executing risk-based integrated audits.
Quality Assurance & Other
·
Perform quality reviews of audit
assignments and provide guidance to the Auditors regarding; relevant audit
standards to be observed and maintained, timely review of Binders / Audit Files
before issuance of reports.
·
Support management during preparation
for Global Centre Audit.
·
Coordinate all external audit
operations.
The ideal candidate MUST have
·
University graduate preferably
specializing in Accounting /Finances.
·
Full accounting qualifications CPA or
ACCA and a member of ICPAK
·
Certification in CISA/CFE/CIA is an
added advantage.
·
Must have prior auditing experience
of at least five years in a recognized organization, preferably in a microfinance
or a bank. Two of these should be at a supervisory level.
·
Experience in financial statements
reporting as per IFRSs will be an added advantage.
·
Practical experience in reporting to
the Board/Board Audit Committee is required.
·
Computer literate with excellent
working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, and loan tracking system
especially Sun systems and T24.
Branch Manager –
Mombasa Branch
Reporting to the Regional Manager,
the holder of this position will plan and carry out specific branch assignments
on the MFI’s operations in an efficient, economical and effective manner.
The Branch Manager manages the branch
and ensures compliance with all policies and procedures.
He/she decides on all operational
issues within the framework of existing regulations and management decisions;
Job
Requirements
The ideal Candidate should possess a
University degree in economics, accounting, business administration
qualification or any other relevant qualification.
She/he should have experience in
credit work, ability to motivate and manage a team, willingness to take
responsibility and highly developed sense of rectitude, ready to comply and
live up to and in accordance with the organization Ideals and Core Values, be
proficient in Microsoft office applications, able to plan and manage finances,
including a basic understanding of accounting.
Be a good trainer, facilitator,
mentor, and coach, very good communication and marketing skills
Must have a minimum of 4 years’
experience in credit work in a financial institution, demonstrates strong
leadership and interpersonal skills, excellent report writing skills and
ability to work with minimum supervision are also key attributes.
The candidate must be professing and
practicing Christian, whose conduct and depth of character is governed by
personal Christian convictions.
Application letter, and detailed CV
together with names of three referees, including daytime telephone contacts,
should reach the undersigned not later than Friday 11th May 2018.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
The position applied for should be
the subject of the e-mail application.
E-mail: hr@visionfundkenya.co.ke
Our Vision for every child; life in
all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.
For more information kindly visit our
website: www.visionfundkenya.co.ke.