Wildlife Research and Training Institute Head Internal Audit Jobs in Kenya

Wildlife Research and Training Institute Head Internal Audit Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Board of the Institute, the position is responsible for providing
independent assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls to ensure
the Institute complies with statutory regulations and internal policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities will include:

Interpreting, reviewing and implementing internal audit policies, strategies and regulations;

Developing and reviewing internal audit guidelines, processes and procedures;

Analyzing data on periodical financial returns, estimates and expenditure;

Coordinating the preparation, review, and implementation of audit operational plans, budget and programmes;

Confirming the propriety and accuracy of the transactions and provide recommendations;

Coordinating auditing and analyzing the adequacy of internal policies, procedures, processes and systems to ensure necessary and recommend sufficient internal controls;

Ensuring the Institute complies with the relevant internal audit policies, regulations,
procedures, administrative government circulars and guidelines;

Recommending on adoption and implementation of effective auditing system and processes;

Carrying out research and benchmark on auditing and emerging issues and disseminating research findings;

Undertaking complex internal audits including annual accounts;

Coordinating the carrying out of special audit assignments as need arises and following up on audit reviews;

Liaising with external auditors and following up on the implementation of audit recommendations;

Coordinating risk assessment, measurement and management and make recommendations for management decision;

Following up on implementation of audit recommendations and preparing audit report;

Analyzing and reviewing annual audit reports;

Performing any other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by

the Institute’s Board or management.

Qualifications and Experience

For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:

At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience five (5) of which must have been on senior Managerial level;

Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;

Master degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration
(Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;

Passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya or its equivalent qualification;

Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) OR Be a Member of the IIA/ISPAK in good standing;

Leadership Course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution;

Proficiency in computer applications;

Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and

Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Wildlife Research and Training Institute Head Internal Audit Jobs in Kenya

Find jobs in Kenya. Jobs - Kenya jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Kenyan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Kenya.

Jobs in Kenya - banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Kenya.

Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Kenya posted and updated daily - click here!