Industrial
Promotion Services (IPS) is the industrial and infrastructure development arm
of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, which is dedicated to promoting
private sector entrepreneurship and building economically sound enterprises in
the developing world.
We seek to fill the position of Internal Auditor in one of our subsidiaries located in Nairobi.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate
company’s internal controls, processes, policies and procedures to ensure
that they are adequate, effective and in compliance with regulatory
principles, industry standards and corporate guidelines; give
recommendations on improvement and monitor implementation;
- Carrying
out risk based audit reviews to assess the effectiveness of risk
management and the adequacy of internal controls;
- Ascertain
the effectiveness with which the company’s assets are accounted for and
safeguarded from all kinds of losses;
- Carrying
out periodic spot checks on processes and records for selected high risk
operating functions;
- Coordinating
the documentation and revision of standard operating procedures with key
emphasis on the adequacy of controls;
- Document
results of audit fieldwork and drafting of internal audit reports;
- Carrying
out special audits or investigations as may be required from time to time;
- Follow
up reviews and assess implementation of management action plans to address
internal control deficiencies.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
- A
Business related bachelor’s degree; plus a professional qualification in
Accounting preferably CPA (K) or ACCA;
- Minimum
3 years Auditing Experience;
- Work
experience in manufacturing environment or a reputable audit firm is an
added advantage;
- Computer
literate with hands on experience in use of an Enterprise Resource
Planning tool; (ERP);
- Certification
in CIA or CISA will be an added advantage;
- Conversant
with Computer Aided Audit Techniques (CAATs).
Personal Attributes:
- High
level of confidentiality, integrity and self discipline;
- Excellent
interpersonal skills;
- Excellent
communication skills, both verbal and written;
- Analytical
thinking with good conceptual skills;
- Strong
time-management and organization skills;
- Ability
to multi-task and work under pressure;
- Flexible
and willing to travel on short notice.
If you are the right candidate for the above position and can
clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualifications, submit your application
and detailed CV indicating current position, remuneration, qualifications and
names and addresses of three references, to reach us not later than Friday,
April 15th, 2016.
Apply by
Email ONLY to careers@ipskenya.com indicating the position you are applying
for, on the subject line.
Applications received after the deadline date will not be considered.
