Kenya Meat Commission Employment Opportunity: Chief Internal Auditor

Kenya Meat Commission, a State Corporation in the food processing sector, is looking for a dynamic, focused, mature, innovative and experienced Company Secretary and Chief Internal Auditor.

Job Title: Chief Internal Auditor
Ref No. CIA/03/09

The Chief Internal Auditor will be responsible to the Board for managing the internal control systems of the Commission:

Key Job profile:

• Review and advice on internal control systems for effective management.
• Plan and develop an audit and a risk based audit plan for approval by the Board Audit Committee.
• Coordinate duties and responsibilities of the systems audit.
• Overseeing the day-to-day administration of the audit division.
• Follow up on the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations and evaluate the response and actions taken by management, as well as providing advice or clarify when necessary.
• Develop audit techniques and procedures for finance and comprehensive audit.
• Carry out a review of accounting financial systems in conformity to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and budgetary systems.
• Verifying accounting transactions to ensure compliance with laid down procedures.
• Verify Commission’s assets and liabilities.
• Liaise with external auditors for objective audits.
• Carry out Audit checks to ensure compliance in accordance with IAS and other statutory obligations.

Key Person Profile:

• A bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance) or equivalent.
• MBA (Finance) desirable.
• Must be CPA (K) and registered with ICPAK.
• CISA, CIA will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge in performance management practices including the various initiatives in the public service.
• Familiar with rules and regulations in the public service and state corporations pertaining to the procurement of goods and services, asset management and disposal, accounting, budgeting, expenditure control, human resource management and general administration.
• Possession of necessary competence, administrative ability and proven experience in Management of not less than five (5) years in a large organization.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet strict deadlines.
• Fully conversant in computer skills and familiarity with financial reporting.
• Aged below 45 years.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the above job will be negotiated with the right candidate.

If you believe you have the necessary qualifications and experience for this challenging position, please apply enclosing a detailed C.V. indicating day and evening contact telephone numbers and three referees with their contacts.

The applications should reach the Managing Commissioner not later than 14thAugust 2009 to:

The Managing Commissioner.
Kenya Meat Commission.
P.O.Box 2.
Athi River.

NOTE: Quote the reference number on the envelop and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing both directly or indirectly will lead to automatic disqualification.

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