Kenya
Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute (KEVEVAPI) is a State corporation
established in 1990 under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and
Fisheries.
The
Institute is charged with the responsibility of production, manufacturing,
research and marketing of veterinary vaccines.
Senior Internal Auditor
VPI.11
Job Profile: Reporting to the Board, the incumbent
will be responsible for the Internal Audit function in ensuring that the
management policies and procedures are adhered to and that internal controls
are effective
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- reviewing
of internal control systems;
- verifying
operations and activities on the utilization of the Institute’s resources;
- carrying
out audit checks to ensure validity and accuracy;
- interpreting
financial policies for sound auditing and control;
- undertaking
special audit investigations as may be required;
- preparing
audit reports and follow up on implementation of recommendations;
interpreting the regulations of the Institute pertaining to financial
control and management;
- implementing
audit tasks and analyzing outcomes and prepare report on required changes;
- undertaking
fraud investigations to ensure that the operational plan and procedures
are implemented;
- developing
and implementing audit management systems;
- carrying
out risk assessment and develop management guidelines; and
- preparation
and implementation of annual audit plans.
Qualifications:
- Served
in the grade of Internal Auditor 1 for at least three (3) years;
- Part
III of the Certified Public Accountants of Kenya its equivalent from a
recognised Institution; OR.
- Bachelor
of Commerce Degree (Accounting Option/Finance) or its equivalent from a
recognised Institution; Plus Part II of CPA
- Masters
degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Accounting,
Finance or Business Administration will be an added advantage.
- Comply
with the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution.
Competences:
- Excellent
written and oral communication skills.
- Ability
to make timely and quality judgments and decisions
- Good
interpersonal and team building skills necessary to drive initiatives and
achieve results
- Computer
literate.
Remuneration: The salary scale attached to the post
is in the Institutes’ harmonized scale of VPI.11 plus other allowances
commensurate to this position applicable in the Institute.
Mode of Application: Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications together with their detailed C.V’s, photocopies of their academic and professional certificates and testimonials indicating their daytime telephone contacts – either landline or mobile and the names and contact addresses of three referees, as follows;
Applicants and referees should write directly to
The Chief Executive Officer,
Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute (KEVEVAPI)
P.O. Box 53260 - (00200)
Nairobi
Or forward your application to careers@kevevapi.org
Applications and letters from referees should be received not later than Friday, 8th September, 2014.
KEVEVAPI is an Equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate on any gender.
Applicants
with disability are encouraged to apply.
Any
canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
