Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence,
team driven and high performance culture! It is KCA University, a
private University offering business and ICT training and that has
attained sustainable growth, is looking for a vibrant, young
professional to occupy the challenging position of Internal Auditor.
Position : Internal Auditor
Reporting to : Head of Internal Audit
Posted : 12 March, 2010
Closing Date : FRIDAY 26th MARCH, 2010
The Purpose of this post is to:
Review and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of management
controls and practices, as well as related procedures according to the
yearly audit plan approved by the Audit & Governance Committee.
Duties and Responsibilities
To assist in planning, organizing and carrying out the internal audit
activity including the preparation of an annual Internal Audit Plan.
To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed,
report on the findings and recommendations and monitor management’s
response and implementation.
To review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the
financial and other information that is provided for management.
To report on the value for money that the institution obtains in all
activities with special regard to efficiency, effectiveness and
economy.
To conduct any reviews or tasks requested by management, provided such
reviews and tasks do not compromise the independence or objectivity of
the internal audit function.
To provide management with an opinion on the internal controls in the
institution.
To work with management to ensure a system is in place which ensures
that all major risks of the institution are identified and analyzed
and mitigated on a continuing basis.
To coordinate coverage with external auditors and ensure that each
party is well briefed on areas of concern.
Minimum qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
Full Professional Qualification
CPA and/or ACCA.
CISA and CIA will be an added advantage
Minimum of Five years professional experience in an External or
Internal auditing environment
Excellent analytical, report writing and presentation skills.
Demonstrate proficiency in standard office software as well as
computerized audit techniques.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to analyses audit management problems accurately and develop
effective courses of action
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to design and interpret audit control frameworks.
Ability to utilize audit information systems
Hands on knowledge and experience of computerized audit systems is a
must in addition to proficiency in use of Microsoft packages
Strong communication skills
An ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and to prepare and
present concise oral and written reports
An ability to maintain current knowledge of developments related to
business matters of interest to internal audit, particularly
legislation changes and developments as they affect learning
institutions, and new auditing techniques and practices.
An ability to work unsupervised.
Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward their
application enclosing detailed curriculum vitae and copies of
certificates on or before 26th March, 2010
Human Resources Director,
KCA University,
P. O. Box 56808 00200,
Nairobi.
Email: hr@kca.ac.ke or angela@kca.ac.ke
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
INTERNAL AUDITOR
