Assurance Officer Job in Nairobi (Re - Advertisement)

ChildFund – Kenya, an International non-sectarian charitable organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and enhancing opportunities for the development of their full potential wishes to recruit a qualified person to take up the position of Assurance Officer.

The successful candidate will report to the Assurance Manager and will be based in Nairobi with frequent travels to the field.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure that Internal Controls exist and are being followed by ChildFund Kenya and the Affiliated entities
  • Review the operations of ChildFund Kenya and affiliated entities to ensure full compliance with the Letter of Agreement, policies and procedures, law, donor agreement and best business practices.
  • Training and Capacity Building of Affiliated entities Staff on Financial Management and Programme Implementation.
  • Assist in coordinating affiliated entities Audits.
  • Carryout Audit follow-ups to ensuring that Internal and external audit recommendations are implemented and recommending closure of the same.
  • Carrying out investigative audit as may be assigned.
  • Perform any other duty as assigned by the Assurance Manager from time to time
Education: 

Business related degree and a Certified Public Accountant with ACCA, CPA (K) or any equivalent qualification.
 

Three (3) years audit experience in a reputable organization.

Experience:
  • Very good analytical skills
  • Strong audit skills
  • Strong intercultural communication skills
  • Good computing skills
  • Experience with an International NGO will be an added advantage
  • Person of very high integrity.
  • Ready to travel extensively within Kenya.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, CV (maximum 3 pages), names and contacts including emails of three (3) referees and current remuneration to email address: hr@kenya.childfund.org by 16th September, 2011.

Those who had previously applied need not apply and only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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