Internal Audit Manager


Land O’Lakes seeks a seasoned internal audit manager with a minimum of 10 years of prior audit experience to support its international development division. 

The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will include up to 40% international travel. 

This position will conduct financial, operational and compliance audits for donor funded projects. 

These audits will be conducted by traveling to the field project sites and through desk audits. 

This position will be responsible for assisting Land O’Lakes in setting up an internal audit function within its International Development Division.
 
This position will also ensure that project spending is in compliance with USAID rules and other donor regulations. 

This position will also conduct operational audits to ensure that the project is adhering to the established internal controls as well as established internal policies and procedures. 

This position will be required to draft internal audit reports which assess compliance with donor rules and regulations.

Qualifications & Experience
  • University level academic qualification in Accounting, Finance or related field.
  • Professional qualification in internal auditing, Accounting or Financial Management (CIA, CPA, or ACCA)
  • Information Systems Auditing qualifications (CISA, CISM or equivalent are highly desirable)
  • Experience in auditing is a pre-requisite with at least 5 years total experience in planning, conducting and reporting on audits and investigations.
  • Prior audit experience with a U.S. government funded projects.
  • Sound knowledge of internal and risk management frameworks and concepts.
  • Good understanding of the ethical framework for internal auditors in relations to work places.
  • Very good skills in written and verbal communication in English.
  • Should have proven ability to prepare and present clear, logical and succinct written reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to work well in a team.
  • Very good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural environment.
Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to recruit.kenya@idd.landolakes.com not later than 3rd May 2013.