Government Jobs in Kenya – ICDC

The Industrial & Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC) is a State Corporation established in 1954 to promote the economic development of Kenya through supporting the establishment and growth of industrial and commercial enterprises.
 
The Corporation has ambitious plans to become a high-performance public entity that will contribute meaningfully to the economic development of Kenya. 

As part of our strategic realignment we believe that attracting and retaining the right people is essential to the realization of our corporate goals. 

ICDC therefore invites applications from qualified professionals for the following positions:-
 
Job Title: Internal Auditor
 

Role Purpose: Reviewing and evaluating internal controls and operations in order to provide assurance on their efficiency in safeguarding assets, meeting corporation’s objectives and ensuring reliability of financial reports.

Duties & Responsibilities
·                     Collecting and accurately analyzing data and preparing quality audit reports.
·                     Conducting follow-up audits and monitor management interventions.
·                     Undertaking a detailed examination and evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of financial and operational controls.
·                     Undertaking audit procedures to ascertain the correctness and validity of financial and operational information in accordance with regulatory requirements
·                     Carrying out audit procedures to ascertain efficient and effective utilization of the corporation’s assets in pursuit of corporate objectives
·                     Evaluating the effectiveness of the corporation’s risk management framework.
·                     Reviewing ICT existing processes to help ensure they consider the threats posed in the corporation and carrying out a topdown risk assessment around the cyber-security processes
·                     Assessing third party service and technology providers to confirm the extent to which current risks have been mitigated.
·                     Participating in internal audit scope and development of annual plans
Job Requirements
 
Qualifications
·                     Bachelor’s degree in a business related field from a recognized University.
·                     Certified Public Accountant.
·                     CISA - (Certified Information System Auditor)
·                     At least five (5) years’ relevant experience three (3) of which must be in a similar position.
Skills
·                     Good interpersonal, and communication skills
·                     Team player
·                     Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Job Title: Principal Treasury Accountant
 

Role Purpose: To manage the Corporation’s liquidity, co-ordinate raising of funds from the market and ensuring that all controls around cash are effective.

Duties & Responsibilities
·                     Develop strategies for raising capital to finance various investment projects.
·                     Manage all borrowings.
·                     Ensure the maintenance of a proper record of all fixed deposits and other investments in the money market.
·                     Ensuring that all standing orders and direct credits/debits in the bank statements are accounted for in the books.
·                     Checking the daily cash summaries and ensuring that all receipts are properly captured and banked.
·                     Managing the office cash float.
·                     Check the bank reconciliations for all bank accounts.
·                     Prepare monthly, quarterly and semi- annual cash flow projections.
·                     Ensuring the proper maintenance of tenants’ accounts and issuing the monthly rental demand notes.
·                     Ensuring that staff loan accounts are properly maintained.
·                     Ensuring that all information necessary for the production of various sub system reports is received and processed on timely basis.
·                     Processing the payroll
·                     Ensuring that the monthly PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, VAT, Withholding Tax and all other statutory returns are filled on time.
·                     Ensuring that the annual Corporation Tax, PAYE, VAT and other statutory returns are filled by the due dates.
Job Requirements
 
Qualifications
·                     University graduate with Bachelor of Commerce degree accounting option or equivalent.
·                     Certified Public Accountant
·                     At least seven (7) years’ working experience of which four (4) should have been in a similar position.
Skills
·                     Good interpersonal, and communication skills
·                     Team player
·                     Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Job Title: Project Officers / Analysts
 

Role Purpose: To identify and evaluate Investment proposals for ICDC
 
Duties & Responsibilities
·                     To develop a deal pipeline for the Corporation in the chosen sectors of focus for investment purposes
·                     To vet and appraise investment proposals for funding.
·                     To assess and report all risks or problems relating to projects under appraisal.
·                     Promote sound risk management and ethical standards.
·                     To ensure continuous improvement of the quality and value of services provided to ICDC’s customers
·                     Ensure that investments are made within stipulated Policy guidelines and established approval levels.
·                     To closely monitor projects implementation to successful completion and provide project update reports periodically.
·                     Prepare periodic portfolio analysis reports to management and the Board as required.
Job Requirements
 
Qualifications
·                     Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field from a recognized University
·                     Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) or ACCA (UK) qualifications will be an added advantage.
·                     At least four (4) years’ relevant experience, of which two (2) should be in a similar position in a financial institution.
Skills
·                     Excellent financial modelling and report writing skills
·                     Excellent business acumen
·                     Good interpersonal, and communication skills
·                     Team player
·                     Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit an application letter which indicates current remuneration and day time telephone contacts accompanied with a detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to:

HR & Adm. Manager
P. O. Box 45519 - 00100
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

ICDC is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. 



All applications should be received on or before 25th September, 2015