The National Authority for the
Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) was established vide an Act of
Parliament in July 2012, and mandated to coordinate a multi-sectoral effort aimed
at preventing, controlling and mitigating the impact of alcohol and drug abuse
in Kenya.
Internal Audit & Risk Officer
III
Ref No: NAC/IARO/01/12/16
1 Position
NAC 5
Reporting to: Head of Risk & Internal Audit
Duty station: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Participate in development and implementation of Annual
Risk-Based work Plan and programmes aligned to the Authority’s objectives;
·
Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of controls and methodology
established by management to ensure that identified risks are appropriately
mitigated at both strategic and operational level;
·
Undertake financial, operational and investigative audits;
·
Review of final accounts and management reports;
·
Assess operations of various departments to assure they are
conducted in compliance with laid down policy, procedure, work instructions and
statutory regulations;
·
Identifying possible risks in various activities carried out by
Authority; recommend the appropriate control measures, and follow -up on
implementation;
·
Assist in preparation of internal audit reports and providing
secretarial services to the Risk and Audit Board Committee;
·
Facilitating maintenance of ISO standards and other quality
standards implemented by the Authority.
Qualifications and Competencies
·
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics / Business
Administration/ Mathematics from a recognized institution and CPA part II OR
CPA (K) or Certified Internal Auditors (CIA);
·
Minimum 3 years relevant work experience in a similar or
comparable position;
·
Good knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules
and regulations;
·
Must possess excellent communication skills (English and Kiswahili
both oral and written) and a team player;
·
Excellent computer skills;
·
Knowledge of Government financial accounting and NAVISION system
will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Candidates should forward their
applications by post, courier or hand-delivery, enclosing current and detailed
CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, day time telephone
contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice period required to take up
the appointment if successful, and names, addresses and emails of (3) three
professional referees.
Please NOTE that shortlisted
candidates would be required to provide copies of clearance certficates from
the following Institutions: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), The
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), The Kenya Revenue Authority(KRA) and The
Ethics sand Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC).
All applications MUST have the
job reference number clearly marked on the envelope so as to reach the
undersigned not later than Tuesday 20th December, 2016.
NACADA is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities are particularly
encouraged to apply.
Any form of canvassing will
lead to disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
Ag. Chief Executive Officer
National Authority For the Camapign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse,
NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 18th Floor,
P.O. Box 10774-00100 GPO,
Nairobi
National Authority For the Camapign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse,
NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 18th Floor,
P.O. Box 10774-00100 GPO,
Nairobi
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