The Agricultural Finance Corporation
[AFC] is a state Corporation whose objective is to provide quality and
sustainable customer focused financial services for the development of the
agricultural sector in Kenya.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Head of Internal Audit has the functional reporting to the Board’s Audit Committee.
Responsibilities
- Develops and recommends policies and
procedures for the Internal Audit function and directs its technical and
administrative functions;
- Develops and executes a comprehensive audit
program for the evaluation of the management controls provided for the
Corporation’s activities;
- Trains, instructs and supervises subordinate
professional, technical and other personnel;
- Interprets and explains legislation, rules,
regulations and procedures as applied and related to the auditing of
programs and operations at the Corporation to subordinate
staff, management, vendors, contracting agencies, and others;
- Directs specialized auditing programs to
assist management in the evaluation and control of program operations so
as to maintain compliance to standards and conformance to financial
obligations;
- Approves proposed audits, field operations and
procedures, and field reports pertaining to internal audit programs;
- Supervises auditing of all units and
establishments of the Corporation, and determines scope of investigation
required;
- Makes reports to Management and the Board
based on reports and audits; and recommends solutions to problems
identified through audits;
- Liaises with departmental heads to ensure
audit findings and recommendations are fully accepted and implemented;
- Consults with Management concerning audit
findings and recommends improvements of management controls;
- Directs the conduct of the more difficult
audits involving complex problems and procedures;
- Handles the performance management;
supervision and development of staff within the Internal Audit Department;
- Performs other related work as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
- B Com. – Accounting option or Equivalent
- General Masters Degree
- CPA (K)
- Supervisory Management course
- 10 years’ experience at a senior position in a
relevant and comparable Institution /field
How to Apply
Applications with detailed curriculum vitae including three referees with their current telephone contacts, copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed to: -
Applications with detailed curriculum vitae including three referees with their current telephone contacts, copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed to: -
The Managing Director
Agricultural Finance Corporation
Development House 7th Floor, Moi Avenue
P.O. Box 30367 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi
or CLICK HERE to
apply online
Closing date for applications is Friday 31st October 2014 at 5.00 pm.
AFC is an equal opportunity Employer. Lack of inclusions of all details as sought for or any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
Successful candidates will be offered
competitive salary and benefits package.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.