Export Processing Zones Authority is a state corporation
established through an act of parliament Cap 517 of the laws of Kenya to
oversee all aspects of development of Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in
Kenya.
The Authority has the following vacant posts.
1. Internal Auditor
The Internal Auditor’s responsibility is to organize, manage,
supervise and implement internal audit systems and procedures.
This will included the examination and evaluation of the
adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, financial management and
accounting systems, adherence to regulatory requirements as set out in various
instruments governing the Authority.
The Internal Auditor will report functionally to the Board
through the Audit Boards Committee and administratively to the Chief Executive
Officer
Key Responsibilities
- Review and
advice on internal control systems for effective management.
- Develop a
flexible annual audit plan using appropriate risk-based methodology,
including any risks or control concerns identified by the management and
submit that report to the Audit Committee for review and approval.
- Implement the
annual audit plan as approved, including, as appropriate, assist in
investigations requested by the management, the Audit Committee or the
Board of Directors.
- Issue quarterly
reports to the Management and the Audit Committee summarizing the results
of the audit activities
- Review the
adequacy of controls established to ensure compliance with internal
policies, procedures, statutory and regulatory requirements
- Establish a
system that ensures the quality of internal auditing activities and
processes.
- Follow up on the
implementation of internal and external audit recommendations and evaluate
the response and actions taken by management, as well as providing advice
or clarify when necessary.
- Perform
consulting services beyond internal audit’s assurance services to assist
management in meeting its objectives.
- Act as the
secretary to Board Audit Committee.
Key Tasks
- Drafting of
annual work program for submission for Board approval
- Effective and
timely completion of approved annual audit work program
- Evaluates risk
and recommends improvements in internal control systems
- Supervises audit
assignments and provides professional advice to the audit team
- Prepares
detailed audit and ISO procedures manual and audit programs
- Discuss findings
in audit reports with the CEO and senior management and makes follow up
audit recommendations and ensures that corrective action is taken
- Plan and conduct
special investigations as needed
- Prepares audit
and risk committee papers for the Board
- Liaises with the
external auditors
- Provides
advisory assistance in policy and procedures development and system
implementation
- Maintenance of
quality control in all work in Audit department in compliance with
professional standards.
- Undertakes such
other related duties as directed by the Board and the CEO
Required Qualifications
- Masters in Finance/
Strategic Management
- Bachelor’s
degree preferably in Commerce, Accounting or Finance
- Certified Public
Accountant (CPA (K) and/or Certified Internal Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Minimum of 5
years relevant experience
- Must be
articulate, self motivated, and a team player
- Strong
communication skills
- Good team player
who is able work independently
2. Audit Assistant
The Audit Assistant works under the guidance of the Internal
Auditor to review controls and procedures.
He/ She ensure that these procedures are effective, adequate and
conform to corporate policies, regulatory guidelines and generally accepted
auditing standards.
Key Tasks:
Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, he/she will assist in:
- Planning and
conducting operational, financial and compliance audits
- Reviewing and
evaluating the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of internal
controls.
- Compiling
incisive reports on findings and recommendations
- Presenting
findings to auditees and management
- Following up on
the implementation of audit recommendations
- Provision of
consultancy or advisory services and to attend to special ad-hoc audit
review works
- Perform
analytical review of audit documents
- Review the
Authority’s accounting and operating procedures and systems of internal
control
- Provide recommendations
to the Internal Auditor for improved controls and enhanced business
efficiency
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree preferably in Commerce, Accounting or Finance
- Certified Public
Accountant (CPA (K) and/or Certified Internal Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Minimum of 3
years relevant experience
- Must be
articulate, self motivated, and a team player
- Strong
communication skills
- Good
interpersonal and written/spoken communication skills
- Good team player
who is able to work independently
- Knowledge of
internal auditing techniques and standards
- Knowledge of
Computer Assisted Auditing Tools and SAP financial software preferred
If your qualifications and competencies meet the above
requirements, please write in confidence to the undersigned enclosing copies of
your academic certificates and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
showing your current position and remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and
email and telephone contacts of three referees to reach the undersigned on or
before 1st August 2012
Human Resource Manager
Export Processing Zones Authority
P.O. Box 50563 – 00200
Nairobi
Export Processing Zones Authority
P.O. Box 50563 – 00200
Nairobi
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
“EPZA is an Equal Opportunity Employer”
