Internal Controller

Plan Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to improving the lives and futures of poor children through a child-centered community development approach. Closing date: 07 Apr 2011
Location: Kenya - Nairboi
Plan Kenya is recruiting an Internal Controller to be based at Kenya Country Office, Nairobi. This job reports to the Lead Internal Controller. The job holder will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring proper use and control of Plan’s assets and resources. This position will involve in-country travel time up to 70 %.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Undertake internal regular audits, reporting on same with post audit action planning and monitoring implementation of recommendations
? Undertaking special investigation as required
? Advise on the design and improvement of internal control systems
? Support development of capacity in risk management and related systems and procedures
? Support collation and analysis of audit findings for risk reduction and cost-effectiveness

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
• Degree in Finance/Accounts or CPA (K) or equivalent
• Professional internal control/audit qualification
• At least 2 years experience in auditing, (preferably in an NGO environment)
• Good understanding of statutory requirements
• Good computer skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Proven information gathering skills
• Good report writing skills
• High level of integrity and confidentiality

Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children. Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send detailed and updated curriculum vitae with current and/or expected remuneration and contacts of three professional references, including your current/latest supervisor to jobs.plankenya@plan-international.org to be received latest by 7th April, 2011. Your email or envelope should bear the job title for the position applied for i.e. “INTERNAL CONTROLLER” as the subject.
You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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