myafricancareer.net has moved

myafricancareer has moved to a new platform. You are now being redirected to the new site

Monday, November 29, 2010

Manager, Internal Audit (Re Advertised)

Lake Basin Development Authority is a Regional Development Authority mandated to spearhead Development within the Lake Victoria Basin and its catchment regions, with a view of “fostering sustainable economic development and empowerment of the communities.”

In view of this and as part of fulfilling our Strategic Plan 2008 - 2012, the following positions are open for application from qualified professionals.


Manager, Internal Audit (Re Advertised)

He or she will be Reporting to the Board on policy issues and to the Managing Director on day to day operations and responsible for:-
Overseeing the day to day administration of the Audit section
Organizing, directing, coordinating and controlling audit services.
Make annual and departmental audit plan and guidelines
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and carry out spot checks.
Follow up outstanding issues to ensure appropriate corrective action after external audit.
Participate in the budget process and prepare internal audit reports.
Coordinate both internal and external audits.
Educate staff members on the changes in the law i.e. sensitization of staff of emerging issues.
Developing and implementing effective risk management, control and governance framework
Understanding and mitigating the financial, commercial and strategic risks within the Authority.
Leading discussions on Internal Audit and Risk recommendations and agreed remedial actions and plans.
Liaising with external auditors in carrying out audits.
Responsible for realization of Departmental performance contract targets and general performance management
Requirements

Professional Qualifications:
Must poses a bachelor’s degree in commerce Accounting/Finance option with relevant post-graduate professional qualifications preferably CPA (K) - Final or equivalent.
Candidates with Certified Information Systems Auditors certificate will have an added advantage.
Must be registered with relevant professional body(s).
Relevant Experience & Skills:
At least 5 years in senior management position, excellent knowledge of the public service accounting regulations.
Good managerial, decision making and supervisory skills.
High analytical and problem solving skills.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Must have knowledge of common accounting computer packages.
Personal Attributes:
Ability to work under pressure and deliver within deadlines.

These position come with competitive salary packages.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications quoting the job reference on the envelope, accompanied by a detailed CV with three referees and day time telephone contacts, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before Monday 6th December 2010

The Managing Director,
Lake Basin Development Authority
P.O. Box 1516-40100,
Kisumu

People who read this post also read :



Template by - Abdul Munir - 2008