Ref: HRA 2010/4/2
CARE International in Kenya is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Audit and Compliance Officer. The position is based in Nairobi with over 80% travel to the sub offices.
Reporting to the Head of Audit and Compliance Unit, the incumbent will directly support Kisumu, Dadaab and Garissa sub offices; by carrying out periodic audits to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements including donor regulations and also undertake staff trainings on compliance in the sub offices.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
CARE International in Kenya is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Audit and Compliance Officer. The position is based in Nairobi with over 80% travel to the sub offices.
Reporting to the Head of Audit and Compliance Unit, the incumbent will directly support Kisumu, Dadaab and Garissa sub offices; by carrying out periodic audits to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements including donor regulations and also undertake staff trainings on compliance in the sub offices.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Plan and undertake audits to identify and
recommend measures to mitigate financial risks in all CARE processes. - Develop and maintain a comprehensive register of the major financial and non-financial risks faced by sub offices and establish a risk management plan.
- Enhance compliance by undertaking trainings, sharing information and guidance to build the capacity of CO staff to increase their knowledge of CARE policies, donor requirements and other external requirements.
- Ensure timely implementation of internal and external audit recommendations by follow up with process holders
- Support program in the management of sub grants by ensuring program compliance with CARE sub grant policies, donor and other regulations; undertake reviews of sub agreements, contracts and MOUs and support sub-grantees through financial reviews, audits and training.
- Carry out special assignments including investigations as required by management.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Degree in Business Administration or Commerce with Qualification in ACCA or CPA.
- Minimum of 4 years audit experience and demonstrated experience in training on financial and compliance issues. Knowledge of major donor regulations will be an added advantage
- Understanding of financial management and reporting systems in an NGO setting
- Ability to review and analyse financial statements and reports
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent writing and strong computer skills in Ms Excel, Ms Office and Database software.
Applications
Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters together with a detailed C.V with email contacts of three professional referees, including daytime telephone contacts by 9th April 2010 to: vacancies @ care.or.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
CARE is an equal opportunity employer
Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters together with a detailed C.V with email contacts of three professional referees, including daytime telephone contacts by 9th April 2010 to: vacancies @ care.or.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
CARE is an equal opportunity employer
