Head of Audit Job in Kenya

Tourism Finance Corporation (TFC) is the leading Development Financial Institution (DFI) providing affordable and accessible financial facilities and advisory services to the Tourism industry.

TFC’s mission is to develop and diversify Kenya’s Tourism industry by providing a range of advisory and financial services to investors in tourism related enterprises. 

The Corporation is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the following position:

Head of Audit
 

Reporting to the Board functionally and the Managing Director administratively, the Head of Audit will be in charge of the TFC Audit functions and will be responsible for overseeing compliance and management of risks at the Corporation.


Key Responsibilities
  • Formulate and implement internal audit policies and procedures.
  • Appraise the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes, risk management practices and internal audit control systems and redesign where necessary.
  • Review operation against the business and strategic plans to determine consistency.
  • Monitor the implementation of agreed actions and initiate remedial actions where needed.
  • Produce proactive and timely internal audit reports including liaison with external auditors.
  • Train management staff to develop basic audit skills to enable them to conduct audits in their respective areas of jurisdiction in compliance with laid down audit requirements.
  • Draw the sectional budgetary proposals and present them for consideration by Management for implementation.
  • Act as the Secretary to the Audit Committee of the Board.
Qualifications, Competencies and Experience
  • Bachelor of Commerce or a degree in a business field from a recognized university.
  • A Master’s degree is an added advantage
  • Possession of CPA (K) or ACCA, CISA and CIA.
  • Ten (10) years relevant experience in a busy commercial, consultancy or financial institution
  • Proven track record of integrity.
  • High analytical skills and proficiency in computer systems
  • Team player.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
How to Apply

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide the following documents:
  • Clearance certificate from HELB
  • Clearance for Ethics and Anti-Corruption and commission
  • Report form an approved Credit Reference Bureau
  • Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation
  • Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above positions against the listed qualifications/competencies and skills, a detailed and updated CV, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, details and contacts of three professional referees, as well as current and expected remuneration to reach the undersigned by 18th March, 2016.

Ag. Managing Director
Tourism Finance Corporation
Utalii House, 11th Floor
P. O. Box 42013, 00100
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
TFC is an equal opportunity employer 

www.ktdc.co.ke