Job Title: Senior
Operations Auditor
CPF Financial Services Ltd (CPF), a
Retirement Benefits Scheme Administrator regulated by the Retirement Benefits
Authority (RBA), currently administers the Local Authorities Pensions Trust
(LAPTRUST)- a Defined Benefits Scheme, Laptrust (Umbrella) Retirement Fund (a
Defined Contribution Scheme) and CPF Individual Pension Scheme.
CPF Financial Services Ltd is a
limited liability company incorporated in Kenya under the provisions of the
Companies Act, Chapter 486 of the Laws of Kenya and whose registered office is
situated at CPF House, and of Post Office Box Number 28938-00200, Nairobi.
The Company seeks to recruit a
dynamic, results driven individual to fill the following position which has
arisen within our organization.
Senior Operations Auditor
The Company seeks to recruit, dynamic, results driven individual to fill the above position which has arisen within our establishment.
Overall Purpose: Responsible to the Manager Internal Audit for undertaking independent, systematic and objective audit reviews and programmatic evaluations of business policies, systems, processes and practices in order to add value and improve the Company’s operations and performance.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Determine the adequacy of internal controls by
conducting protective and constructive audits of controls mechanisms,
financial records, administrative procedures and workflow processes.
- Examine and inspect activity records,
accounting systems and procedures relating to organizational assets such
as equipment, machinery, facilities, including knowledge assets and
intellectual property to determine their efficiency and protective value
and the degree of resource utilization.
- Review divisional and departmental policies
and procedures to ensure that all decisions made with regard to approved
guidelines and statutory requirements where relevant.
- Analyse data for evidence of deficiencies and
weaknesses in internal controls, duplication of effort, extravagance,
fraud or lack of compliance with approved policies and statutory
regulations.
- Evaluate progress and status of steps taken to
address any current and past audit comments received from all external
audits in order to follow up on the implementation of their
recommendations aimed at strengthening the reliability and integrity of
various operations and business processes.
- Carry out special investigations as required
by management and report on findings including fraud.
- Liaise with other managers and staff to ensure
that all identified audit issues are addressed.
- Educate businesses on audit management.
- Prepare audit reports.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or
related subject.
- CPA-K, ACCA and membership to a relevant
professional body and additional qualification such as CISA.
- Minimum three (3) years relevant experience
gained from a reputable organization.
Key Competencies
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of
the Company’s requirements including broad knowledge of international
trends in auditing.
- Significant experience performing audits in
financial services.
- Strong analytical ability, attention to
detail, ability to work with and towards schedules and deadlines,
confidentiality and discretion.
- Ability to maintain professional status and
keep abreast of evolving trends in auditing through continuing
professional development.
- Proficient in IT particularly computer
assisted audit techniques.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
If you posses the desired
qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges, please write in confidence
enclosing a detailed CV, Certified Copies of academic and professional
certificates, a day-time telephone contact, names and contacts of three
referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than 13th February, 2015.
Group Managing Director/CEO
CPF Financial Services Ltd
6th Floor, LAPTRUST House
Parliament Road
P.O Box 28938-00200
Nairobi
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CPF Financial Services Ltd is an equal opportunity employer;
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
