Job Title: Internal Auditor
Current Grade: EPZA7
Ministry /Corporation: EPZA
Directorate: N/A
Department: Internal Audit
Section / Unit: N/A
Location / Work station:
EPZA Head Office, with considerable travel to other EPZA branches
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Senior
Internal Auditor
Direct reports: N/A
Indirect reports N/A
Job Purpose
Responsible for conducting
internal audits related to operations/processes and applications that support
organizational functions. Provide advice on measures appropriate for gaps
identified from systems audit findings
Key Responsibilities /
Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory
Responsibilities
Operational
Responsibilities / Tasks
- Conduct
information systems audit engagements including testing and evaluation
programs, quality assurance, and reporting of audit results
- Assist
in conducting continuous risk assessment of organization’s information
technology environment including general system controls, infrastructure
controls, and application controls
- Support
the financial and operational auditors in identifying high level
information system risks, as well as designing and building automation
tools for use by the audit department
- Assist
in implementing new technologies and business applications by offering
risk and control consulting and advice to management
- Assist
in partnering with external consultants in certain areas to ensure quality
audit approach, achievement of set audit objectives and completion within
agreed schedule
- Assist
in preparing reports and analyses that communicate audit results for the
relevant business conditions and business risks/controls
- Recommend
appropriate technical measures and solutions for gaps identified in the
systems audits.
- Prepare
progress and annual reports showing achievement of the unit and provide
justification for performance variances
Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility:
Responsibility for
Physical Assets
Responsible for physical
assets assigned by the Authority
III. Decision Making:
- Makes
decisions using standard operating procedures
- Plans
the work of subordinates
- Assigns
work to subordinates
- Monitors
subordinates work performance
- Appraises/evaluates
subordinates performance
Working Conditions
- Works
predominantly in an office or comfortable environment.
Job Competencies
(Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor of Commerce,
Economics, Mathematics of Equivalent or Bachelor of Science – Engineering from
a recognized university;
Professional
Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Registered
Engineer or Accountant with good standing
- Meets
the provisions of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Previous relevant work
experience required.
Direct entry for degree
holders
Functional skills
Behavioural competencies/ Attributes:
a) Strong analytical skills
b) Strong data
interpretation skills and Ability to communicate both inside and outside the
organization
c) Planning and
organization skills
d) Ability to write
complex reports
How to Apply
Suitably qualified
candidates should apply in confidence clearly indicating the job Reference
Number on the Job Application form. The Job Application form can be
downloaded by Clicking Here
Candidates should
also attach a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional
certificates, testimonials and national identity card
The applications should be
sent to epza.jobadverts@epzakenya.com addressed to:
Ag.Chief Executive Officer,
Export
Processing Zones Authority,
Administration
Building, Viwanda Road, Off Nairobi-Namanga Road, Athi River,
P.O
Box 50563-00200, NAIROBI.
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Additional requirement
Successful candidates will
be expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution by
providing originals of
the following documents:
1. Police Clearance
Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
2.
Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3.
Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
4.
Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
5.
Clearance from recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
All applications should be
sent online in PDF format to be received not later than Monday,2nd January 2023,Mid
Night East Africa Time.
Export Processing Zones
Authority is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender
equality. Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Please
note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.
