Internal Auditor Job Vacancy

Vacancy: Principal / Senior Internal

Auditor

The

Kenya Institute of Management is the hub of management and leadership

excellence providing the highest quality professional and institutional

development programs for greater growth and expanded opportunities. 

Our

mission is to steer and champion excellence, integrity and competitiveness in

individuals and organizations throughout Africa and beyond.  

We

achieve this through our service/product portfolio including: Membership

Development Programs, Professional Diploma in Management and Certifications,

Executive Short Courses, Management Consultancy, Research Solutions,

Entrepreneurship and Business Skills Training, Business Advisory Services,

Business Excellence and Recognition Awards (OPI/COYA/SMOYA) and Management

Magazine.

The Institute hereby seeks to recruit results-oriented and self-driven

experienced professional to join our team in the following positions:
 

Principal

/ Senior Internal Auditor
 

Purpose

of the Job: The

position holder will report to the Head of Internal Audit and will lead the

Audit team in financial, quality and compliance audits. 

Under

the guidance of Head of Internal Audit, the position holder is responsible for

the implementation of a sound audit system of financial audit and

compliance. 

The

position ensures the audit schedule is adhered to and audit assignments are

completed on time.
 

• Manage
  
  the Internal Audit Plan through formulation and execution of effective
  
  audit programs to help provide assurance to compliance with applicable
  
  laws, regulations and Institute policies and procedures.


• Carry
  
  out risk assessments and evaluate adequacy of internal controls prior to
  
  the execution of audit programs.


• Carry
  
  out compliance audits of financial and accounting systems with
  
  International Financial Reporting Standards.


• Ensure
  
  there is a proper system of documentation of audit test work and working
  
  papers in line with established international standards.


• Review
  
  the Institute wide utilization of resources and provide assurance on their
  
  optimal use.



• Prepare
  
  detailed reports on audit findings and make recommendations to improve the
  
  institute’s operations


• Follow
  
  up of findings and recommendations agreed on during the internal and
  
  external audits to ensure their implementation.


• Conduct
  
  investigations and special projects where applicable.

Qualifications,

Technical Skills & Experience

• A
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business or Information System related
  
  field.


• Master’s
  
  Degree is an added advantage.


• Certification
  
  as a CPA/ACCA/CIA.


• Certification
  
  as a CIA, CISA or any other related professional certification.


• Knowledge
  
  of Management Information Systems concepts and practices.


• Knowledge
  
  of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and
  
  the Institute of Internal Auditors Code of Ethics Ability to work
  
  independently with extensive latitude for initiative and independent
  
  judgment.


• Highly
  
  competent in computer applications.


• 5
  
  years of full-time experience in auditing or accounting, business
  
  analysis, or program evaluation 3 of which should be at a management
  
  level.

• Analytical
  
  thinking/problem solving


• Excellent
  
  communication and interpersonal skills


• Continuous
  
  learning


• Networking/relationship
  
  building


• Flexibility


• Developing
  
  others


• Facilitating
  
  change

Essential

Personal Attributes:

• Ability
  
  to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with
  
  co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a
  
  professional team environment.


• Willing
  
  to travel widely.


• Pleasant
  
  and self – driven.


• High
  
  level of integrity and confidentiality.

If you

meet the above requirements/ qualifications and are interested in an

opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that embraces mutual respect and

support, then we would like to hear from you. 

Kindly

forward your application accompanied by a detailed resume, email address, day

time telephone contact, name and address of three referees. 

The

applications should reach the undersigned not later than Close of Business 13th

May 2016.

The Head of Human Capital
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O. Box 43706-00100
Nairobi.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

KIM is

an equal opportunity employer.