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Higher Education Loans Board is a state corporation whose mandate is to source funds and provide loans, scholarships and bursaries to Kenyans studying in recognised institutions of higher learning.
A vacancy has arisen for the position
of Assistant Internal Auditor.
HELB is looking for highly competent,
passionate, dedicated and self-driven individual of high integrity who is able
to demonstrate skills and competence to fill the position.
The Position: Reporting to the Internal Auditor, the Assistant
Internal Auditor will conduct various types of audits and reviews in accordance
with accepted professional auditing standards to promote effective internal
controls, efficiency of the policies and procedures, review the reliability and
integrity of financial and operational information, review the means of safeguarding
assets and verify their existence and to ensure adherence to applicable laws
and regulations.
The Key Responsibilities and Duties:
·
Preparation and implementation of
annual risk based audit plans;
·
Review and audit of compliance with
policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulation;
·
Review and audit of the
accomplishment of established objectives and goals for operations and
programmes and whether the operations and programmes are being carried out as
planned;
·
Preparation of audit working papers;
·
Drafting of audit reports;
·
Ensuring up to date Internal Audit
ISO procedures;
·
Assist in developing an enterprise
risk management and risk assessment programs and promoting their
implementation;
·
Assist in the preparation of
quarterly summary activity reports to the Audit Committee of the Board
meetings;
·
Assisting external auditors as
required;
Qualifications, Knowledge and
Experience:
·
A holder of bachelor’ degree in one
of these fields: Accounting, Finance, Audit, Economics, Business Administration
or any other business related field,
·
CPA Part II or equivalent
qualification,
·
Possession of CISA or CIA or CFE will
be an added advantage,
·
Proficiency in TeamMate and IDEA,
·
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Suite,
·
At least two (2) years of experience
in audit,
·
Good oral and written communication
skills;
·
Good Interpersonal skills,
·
Ability to work with deadlines and
without close supervision; and
· Quick
learner and adaptability.
A vacancy has arisen for the position
of Assistant Human Resource Manager.
HELB is looking for highly competent,
passionate, dedicated and self-driven persons of high integrity who is able to
demonstrate strong leadership skills to fill the following position.
The Position: Reporting to Head of Human Resource Management the
Assistant Manager will lead and develop a seamless Human capital function to
achieve a high performance culture in the Board.
The person will Plan, direct and
coordinate human resource management activities of the organization to optimize
strategic use of human resources and maintain functions such as employee reward
and compensation, resourcing, employee relations, wellness, learning,
development, performance and talent management, HR policies and the HR partner
with Strategic business units.
He or she will be the key Human
Capital Risk Manager of the organization.
The Key Responsibilities and Duties
·
Assist the management team with HR
functions related to implementation of the HR Strategy, Training / Development,
Employee Relations, Recruitment and Compensation Benefits,
·
Support the line-managers in all
related HR strategy including new policies / procedures mentoring and coaching,
·
Ensure and implement HR policies are
aligned to legislative and regulatory changes related to organization,
·
Manage and prepare Human Capital
budget,
·
Responsible for the administration of
Employee Welfare Scheme including Medical Insurance and Benevolent Fund,
·
Develop and support implementation of
succession planning and effective Talent Management System,
·
Monitor and identify work force
requirements and skill mix and make appropriate recommendation to management
for implementation,
·
Review and analyze Salary Benefit
Survey of the comparator organizations and evaluation compensation and benefit
packages to present to management for decision-making,
·
Ensure smooth running of Human
Resources Management Information System,
·
Administer Disciplinary and grievances
handling for staff in support cadre, and
·
Oversee and coordinate administration
in the organization services.
Qualifications, Knowledge and
Experience:
·
A Degree in Social Sciences,
·
Possession of an MBA in HR will be an
added advantage,
·
Possession of professional
qualifications in Human Resources,
·
At least 6 years’ experience in HR
practice,
·
A member of IHRM,
·
Proven IT proficiency,
·
Good report presentation skills:
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from
management,
·
Responsible for ensuring the
attainment of departmental targets and objectives,
·
Manage and motivate team members
towards excellent performance,
·
Strong counseling and problem solving
skills,
·
Excellent interpersonal relations and
communication skills,
In addition, the ideal candidate
should be equipped with demonstrable leadership skills, analytical skills, a
good communicator and a team player with ability to work comfortably at all
levels within the Board.
A suitable candidate must demonstrate
ability to meet deadlines and be a strategic thinker.
How to Apply
If you believe, you can clearly
demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please send your
application, detailed CV, relevant copies of testimonials and certificates,
your date time contact, and contacts of three referees, to reach the office of
chief Executive Officer on the contact below and not later than 18th
December 2015
Chief Executive Officer,
Higher Education Loans Board,
P.O Box 69489-00400,
Nairobi
Higher Education Loans Board,
P.O Box 69489-00400,
Nairobi
OR Email Address:
recruitment@helb.co.ke
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
HELB is an equal opportunity employer
