Environmental Organization Internal Audit Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya - 2015

Manager, Internal Audit

Green Career Opportunity Available for Eco – Conscious Professionals!
Our Client is an Environmental Organization based in Nairobi and established to mobilize, manage and avail resources for environment management. 

They are seeking a suitable experienced environment friendly candidate to fill the position of an internal auditor.

 

Overall Purpose: Responsible directly to the Chief Executive Officer for developing and implementing a comprehensive loss and waste prevention programme through independent, systematic and objective audit reviews and programmatic evaluations of business policies, systems, processes and practices.

Location: Nairobi

Candidate Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate internal control framework for preventing and detecting irregularities such as fraud, theft, robberies, dishonesty and negligence as well as managing organizational risks factors


• Determine the adequacy of internal controls by conducting protective and constructive audits of controls mechanisms, financial records, administrative procedures, workflow process as well as MIS and security systems


• Examine and inspect activity records, accounting systems and procedures relating to organizational assets such as equipment, machinery, facilities, including knowledge assets and intellectual property to determine their efficiency and protective value and the degree of resource utilization


• Monitor and review procurement policy and procedures including staff recruitment and selection process to ensure that all decisions made with regard to purchasing of goods and services, including staff appointments comply with approved guidelines


• Provide leadership in the conduct of special audits to investigate and discover   the mechanics of detected fraud; also develop effective controls for fraud prevention and provide suggestions for improving accountability and performance


• Coordinate and interact with members of the Board Audit Committee, all staff, and with external auditors and Government agencies as necessary, may be required to testify in courts of law; may also be required to interact with stakeholders and members of the public

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics or equivalent qualifications


• Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA/ACCA and membership to a relevant professional body


• Minimum ten (10) years relevant professional experience in the areas of accounting and audit gained from an organization with strong internal control frameworks.

Requirement for appointment

• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of approved principles, procedures, and practices involving accounting and financial record keeping including government policy and accounting procedures


• Demonstrated knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, audit techniques, testing and sampling methods and tools used in conducting audits


• Demonstrated knowledge and solid understanding of the fundamentals of internal control systems and the ability to properly execute audits designed to test these controls


• Demonstrated ability to improve  the operational policies and procedures, business processes, audit objectives, key management strategies


• Proficiency in spreadsheet databases, word-processing, and presentation applications, including computerized finance, accounting, auditing, and record keeping systems and experience working with large and complex data sets


• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of constituents within and external to the organization, both orally and in writing;


• Ability to provide timely and accurate information to Board’s Internal Audit Committee, key stakeholders on matters related to audit without compromising the independence or objectivity of the internal audit function


• Ability to work independently without supervision and to maintain highest integrity and confidentiality of audit information


• Proficiency in spreadsheet databases, word-processing, and presentation applications, including computerized finance, accounting, auditing, and record keeping systems and experience working with large and complex data sets


• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of constituents within and external to the organization, both orally and in writing;

How to Apply:

If you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please email a cover letter and your CV quoting the reference number of the job you are applying for in your email to recruitment@r4kenya.com on or before 12th October 2015 addressed to:
 

The Recruitment Manager
Recours Four Kenya Consultants Limited
Email: recruitment@r4kenya.com
 

Kindly Only Apply if you meet the minimum requirements.