Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) is a large development
Institution with International affiliations and wide ranging investments in a
significant number of developing countries.
IPS project companies are spread in countries in the East
African Community as well as Mozambique, D R Congo and Madagascar.
IPS Kenya Ltd with its Headquarters in Nairobi seeks to fill in the following two positions at their head office and subsidiary company:
Internal Auditor (Head office)
Duties and responsibilities:
IPS Kenya Ltd with its Headquarters in Nairobi seeks to fill in the following two positions at their head office and subsidiary company:
Internal Auditor (Head office)
Duties and responsibilities:
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Evaluate company’s internal controls, processes, policies and
procedures to ensure that they are adequate, effective and in compliance with
regulatory principles, industry standards and corporate guidelines;
·
Carrying out risk based audit reviews to assess the
effectiveness of risk management and the adequacy of internal controls;
·
Carrying out special audits or investigations as may be required
from time to time;
·
Follow up reviews and assess implementation of management action
plans to address internal control deficiencies.
Qualifications and Competencies
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A Business related bachelors degree; plus a professional
qualification in Accounting preferably CPA (K) or ACCA;
·
Auditing Experience in a Manufacturing Environment or a
reputable audit firm is mandatory.
·
Computer literate with hands on experience in use of an
Enterprise Resource Planning tool (ERP);
·
Certification in CIA or CISA will be an added advantage;
·
Familiar with Computer Aided Audit Techniques (CAATs);
·
Team player with good communication skills with ability to meet
deadlines;
·
Person of high integrity with self discipline, creativity as
well as a strategic thinker;
·
Flexible and willing to travel on short notice.
Senior Internal Auditor (Subsidiary)
The holder of this position will be charged with the responsibility of ensuring that internal controls and risk management structures of the Company are effective.
The holder of this position will be charged with the responsibility of ensuring that internal controls and risk management structures of the Company are effective.
Duties and responsibilities:
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Conducting company risk assessment, designing annual audit plan
and audit test procedures.
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Carrying out periodic spot checks on processes and records for
selected high risk operating functions in the company.
·
Coordinating the documentation and revision of standard
operating procedures with key emphasis on the adequacy of controls. Testing for
compliance with the procedures.
·
Preparing and submitting management reports on Internal Control
reviews with recommendations for corrective action, to all the stakeholders
within the required time frame.
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Conducting follow-up reviews, ensuring actions are implemented
correctly on a timely basis.
·
Conducts Investigations on irregularities, drawing up and
overseeing implementation of measures to prevent recurrence.
Qualification and competencies:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or business management
from a recognized university and CPA (K) qualification;
·
At least 3 years management experience in a manufacturing
company or a reputable audit firm;
·
Computer literate with hands on experience in use of an
Enterprise Resource Planning tool (ERP);
·
CISA of CIA qualification is an added advantage;
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Ability to work with minimum supervision;
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Excellent analytical skills and ability to pay attention to
details;
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Ability to work well in a team, excellent communication and
presentation skills;
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Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethics,
confidentiality and professionalism.
If you are the right candidate for any of the above positions
and can clearly demonstrate how you to meet the qualifications , submit your
application and detailed CV indicating current position, remuneration,
qualifications and names and addresses of three references, to reach us not
later than Friday, April 5th, 2013.
Apply by Email ONLY to careers@ipskenya.com indicating the
position you are applying for, on the subject line.
Applications received after the deadline date will not be
considered.