The Kenya Institute
for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a public Institute
established in 1997 to support public policy by contributing to the formulation
of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of the country
as well as developing the required human and institutional capacities.
The Institute is
seeking qualified candidates to fill the following position:
Job Title: Internal Auditor
Job Title: Internal Auditor
Grade: KIP 6
Division: Internal Audit.
Reporting to: Board Audit Committee
Supervisory
Responsibilities: Assistant Internal
auditor
Position Summary: Assess the adequacy of risk management,
control and governance processes of the Institute; design and enforce systems
for effective and efficient running of the Institute.
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities are:
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities are:
- Review
the reliability and the integrity of financial and operating controls and
recommending effective control mechanism
- Ascertaining
the extent of compliance with the Institute’s established policies,
procedures, and regulations
- Working
with External auditors to enforce and review audit recommendations
- Identify
and evaluate the risks that impact on the operations of the Institute then
assist in identifying the appropriate strategies, policies, procedures and
controls to manage these risks
- Communicate
audit issues and recommendations to the board and senior management
through a comprehensive and complete audit reports.
- Carry
out forensic audits where and when required and as may be appropriate.
- Secretary
to the Board Audit Committee.
- Follow
up outstanding audit issues to confirm that corrective/remedial action is
taken on reported audit findings and recommendations.
Desired Technical Qualifications
- University
Degree in accounting, finance, or Business administration. Masters will be
an added advantage
- At
least 5 years experience in audit
- Certified
Public Accountant final-CPA (K)
- Professional
Qualifications in Audit: CISA, CIA, CFE, CRMA
- Experience
in using computerized auditing and accounting applications, risk
management and internal controls
Behavioral Competencies
- Ability
to plan, work and execute projects with minimum supervision and to
complete work within required deadlines
- Demonstrate
excellent analytical skills
- Demonstrated
high levels of initiative, autonomy, adaptability, maturity and sound
judgment
- Excellent
communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact
effectively with all levels of management and staff
Terms and Application Procedure
KIPPRA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment.
KIPPRA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment.
Successful candidates
will be employed on a 3-year contract, renewable on the basis of
performance.
Interested candidates
are invited to submit an application letter indicating the reference number of
position applied on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV,
copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary,
and names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional
referees who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work
experience.
The application should
be addressed to:
The Human Resource and Administration Division,
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Bishops Garden Towers, 2nd Floor, Bishops Road,
P.O. Box 56445-00200, City Square,
The Human Resource and Administration Division,
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Bishops Garden Towers, 2nd Floor, Bishops Road,
P.O. Box 56445-00200, City Square,
Nairobi
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All email applications should be sent to: hr-september2014@kippra.or.ke
Applications should reach not later than close of business 3rd October 2014.
KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer.
All email applications should be sent to: hr-september2014@kippra.or.ke
Applications should reach not later than close of business 3rd October 2014.
KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer.
Any canvassing will
lead to automatic disqualification