KASNEB
is established under the Accountants Act, No. 15 of 2008 and the Certified
Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap 534, with the mandate to develop
syllabuses, conduct professional and technician examinations; certify
candidates in finance, accountancy, governance and management, information
communication technology and related disciplines; promote its qualifications
globally and accredit relevant training institutions.
The Vision of KASNEB is to be a world-class professional examinations body.In keeping with current strategic needs, KASNEB wishes to fill the following vacancies:
Head of Internal Audit - Job Level 3 (1 Position)
[REF - HRMA/IA/HIA/I/01-2013]
The Internal Audit Unit provides an independent and objective assurance and advise aimed at adding value and improving the operations of KASNEB.
The Head of Internal Audit reports administratively to the Secretary and Chief Executive and functionally to the Audit, Governance and Risk Management Committee.
The purpose of the position is to assist in the accomplishment of the objectives of KASNEB by ensuring a systematic, disciplined approach to the evaluation and improvement of the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes in order to support the overall efficiency and integrity of the organisation.
Key responsibilities
- Preparing
and implementing an annual work plan.
- Providing
independent assurance to the Board and Management on the implementation
and effectiveness of the internal control systems.
- Evaluating
the effectiveness of the system of risk identification and management and
suggesting improvements as appropriate.
- Fostering
quality and continuous improvement in governance and risk management
control processes.
- Assessing
the cost effectiveness and efficiency in the utilisation of resources for
the achievement of stated objectives.
- Verifying
the reliability and integrity of financial data.
- Carrying
out compliance audits with policies, laws, rules and regulations.
- Ensuring
that resources including assets are preserved and protected and used for
the benefit of the organisation.
- Carrying
out special audits or investigations as and when necessary.
- Preparing
and submitting quarterly reports to the Secretary and Chief Executive and
the Audit, Governance and Risk Management Committee.
- Providing
secretariat services to the Audit, Governance and Risk Management
Committee.
- Ensuring
that the Internal Audit Unit operates in accordance with the professional
standards contained in the PPF of the IIA-Inc.
- Supervising
and motivating internal audit staff to ensure timely delivery of high
quality service, effective work methods and conducive work environment.
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelors
degree in Accounting or Finance from a recogniseduniversity.
- Masters
degree in a relevant discipline.
- Holder
of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification.
- Member
of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good
standing.
- Member
of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
Skills and experience
- Seven
(7) years relevant experience at senior level in the management and
execution of audits.
- Practical
experience in use of computer audit tools.
- Understanding
of public sector systems.
- Analytical
thinking, communication and presentation skills.
- Good
personal judgment, initiative and maturity.
- High
level of integrity, honesty, professionalism and confidentiality.
- Team
player with proven leadership ability.
Assistant Manager, Planning and Policy Analysis - Job Level 5
(1 Position) [REF- HRMA/PS/AMPPA/II/02-2013] (Readvertisement)
Those who had applied in May 2012 need not apply.
Reporting to the Manager, Planning and Strategy, the Assistant Manager, Planning and Policy Analysis shall be responsible for analysing business intelligence information, surveys, research projects and monitoring policy development.
Key responsibilities
(1 Position) [REF- HRMA/PS/AMPPA/II/02-2013] (Readvertisement)
Those who had applied in May 2012 need not apply.
Reporting to the Manager, Planning and Strategy, the Assistant Manager, Planning and Policy Analysis shall be responsible for analysing business intelligence information, surveys, research projects and monitoring policy development.
Key responsibilities
- Analysing
statistical information, research findings, surveys and other data.
- Analysing
business intelligence information.
- Identifying
new growth opportunities through research and engagement with internal
teams.
- Monitoring
policy developments.
- Co-ordinating
policy and research projects.
- Providing
support data to inform strategic planning and performance management.
- Providing
quantitative data analysis for use in decision making.
- Preparing
proposals for research.
- Assisting
in preliminary data collection as may be required from time to time.
- Assisting
in monitoring the implementation of ISO 9001:2008 quality management
system.
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelors
degree in planning, management, administration, commerce or related
discipline from a recognized university.
- A
masters degree will be an added advantage.
- Professional
qualifications in a business related field from a recognised body.
Skills and experience
- A
minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.
- Knowledge
in ISO quality management system processes.
- Possession
of advanced computer skills.
- Excellent
research, analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and
reporting skills.
- Honesty,
trustworthiness, personal integrity and professionalism.
- Team
player with leadership skills.
Application procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should send their hand-written applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and names and addresses of three referees and quoting the current and expected salary so as to reach the undersigned not later than Thursday, 28 February 2013.
The envelope should be marked “CONFIDENTIAL” and indicate the “REFERENCE NUMBER” of the position applied for and be addressed to:
The Secretary and Chief Executive
KASNEB
P O Box 41362 - 00100
Nairobi
KASNEB is an equal opportunity employer.
Women, minorities, marginalised and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Providing globally competitive professionals
Interested and qualified candidates should send their hand-written applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and names and addresses of three referees and quoting the current and expected salary so as to reach the undersigned not later than Thursday, 28 February 2013.
The envelope should be marked “CONFIDENTIAL” and indicate the “REFERENCE NUMBER” of the position applied for and be addressed to:
The Secretary and Chief Executive
KASNEB
P O Box 41362 - 00100
Nairobi
KASNEB is an equal opportunity employer.
Women, minorities, marginalised and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Providing globally competitive professionals