Vacancy: Principal / Senior Internal
Auditor
The
Kenya Institute of Management is the hub of management and leadership
excellence providing the highest quality professional and institutional
development programs for greater growth and expanded opportunities.
Our
mission is to steer and champion excellence, integrity and competitiveness in
individuals and organizations throughout Africa and beyond.
The Institute hereby seeks to recruit results-oriented and self-driven experienced professional to join our team in the following positions:
Principal
/ Senior Internal Auditor
Purpose
of the Job: The
position holder will report to the Head of Internal Audit and will lead the
Audit team in financial, quality and compliance audits.
Under
the guidance of Head of Internal Audit, the position holder is responsible for
the implementation of a sound audit system of financial audit and
compliance.
The
position ensures the audit schedule is adhered to and audit assignments are
completed on time.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Manage
the Internal Audit Plan through formulation and execution of effective
audit programs to help provide assurance to compliance with applicable
laws, regulations and Institute policies and procedures.
- Carry
out risk assessments and evaluate adequacy of internal controls prior to
the execution of audit programs.
- Carry
out compliance audits of financial and accounting systems with
International Financial Reporting Standards.
- Ensure
there is a proper system of documentation of audit test work and working
papers in line with established international standards.
- Review
the Institute wide utilization of resources and provide assurance on their
optimal use.
- Prepare
detailed reports on audit findings and make recommendations to improve the
institute’s operations
- Follow
up of findings and recommendations agreed on during the internal and
external audits to ensure their implementation.
- Conduct
investigations and special projects where applicable.
Qualifications,
Technical Skills & Experience
- A
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business or Information System related
field.
- Master’s
Degree is an added advantage.
- Certification
as a CPA/ACCA/CIA.
- Certification
as a CIA, CISA or any other related professional certification.
- Knowledge
of Management Information Systems concepts and practices.
- Knowledge
of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and
the Institute of Internal Auditors Code of Ethics Ability to work
independently with extensive latitude for initiative and independent
judgment.
- Highly
competent in computer applications.
- 5
years of full-time experience in auditing or accounting, business
analysis, or program evaluation 3 of which should be at a management
level.
Desired
Competencies
- Analytical
thinking/problem solving
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills
- Continuous
learning
- Networking/relationship
building
- Flexibility
- Developing
others
- Facilitating
change
Essential
Personal Attributes:
- Ability
to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with
co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a
professional team environment.
- Willing
to travel widely.
- Pleasant
and self – driven.
- High
level of integrity and confidentiality.
How to
Apply
If you
meet the above requirements/ qualifications and are interested in an
opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that embraces mutual respect and
support, then we would like to hear from you.
Kindly
forward your application accompanied by a detailed resume, email address, day
time telephone contact, name and address of three referees.
The
applications should reach the undersigned not later than Close of Business 13th
May 2016.
The Head of Human Capital
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O. Box 43706-00100
Nairobi.
Or e-mail: hr@kim.ac.ke
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
KIM is
an equal opportunity employer.