IPSTC Internal Auditor Job in Kenya

The International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) was established to enhance operational capacity for peace support operations through training and research for the benefit of military, police, and personnel.

The centre wishes to engage a competent candidate on a contractual basis in the following position:
 

Internal Auditor
 

Job Purpose: Examine and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the organization’s internal control systems and procedures and recommend corrective actions to improve operations, enhance internal controls and reduce costs where possible. 

The Individual will be reporting to the Director.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Draft the Internal Audit Charter of the organization in line with the international standards.


• Develop risk–based annual audit plans detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities.


• Design internal audit procedures and work programs.


• Advise management on the resourcing requirements for the Internal Audit function, including any potential outsourcing arrangements.


• Conduct internal audits to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures.


• Identify key areas of risk within the organization and propose appropriate controls to mitigate the risks.


• Review the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of financial information and other disclosures provided to management.


• Discuss audit findings and recommendations with line managers and report significant issues to senior management.


• Prepare audit reports in line with the approved audit plan.


• Monitor the timely implementation of the management actions recommended in the audit reports.


• Provide senior management and the Board of Auditors with an opinion on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the internal controls in the organization.


• Formulate and develop an internal Monitoring and Evaluation department.


• The successful individual will be the point of contact for all external audits.

Employment Standards
 

Ability To:

• Assist the development of an internal control culture, including training to staff.


• Monitor the trends and developments in the internal audit area.


• Conduct ad-hoc investigations and reviews as requested by senior management.


• Participate in the Board meetings.


• Liaise with the external auditor on internal control issues.


• Work independently and produce reports in time.

Knowledge Of:

• Expertise in the functioning of an international institution.


• Expertise in internal audit, risk and control functions.


• Excellent communications and presentation skills.


• Audit techniques (work programs, tests, sampling. documentation, reports)


• Internal audit, COSO, internal controls, compliance and risk management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration


• A master’s degree would be an added advantage.


• Internationally recognized accounting or auditing certification, such as CPA, CIA etc. (desirable)


• IT MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, advanced Excel)

How to Apply:
 

Applications including cover letter, CVs, copies of relevant certificates, current remuneration and expected remuneration as well as current notice period should be addressed to the:

Director
International Peace Support Training Centre
Westwood Park, Karen
P. O. Box 24232 – 00502
Nairobi, Kenya

Or emailed to: jobs@ipstc.org

Deadline for submitting applications, 30 June 2015. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to undergo a selection board interview.