KLDC/006/2023
Reporting line
The position will report to the Board Functionally and the CEO administratively
Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for managing the Council’s Internal Audit, Risk and Assurance function; with the relevant Internal Audit statutes, policies, administrative government circulars and guidelines; audit governance mechanisms and systems of the Council and makes recommendations to management to enhance efficiency and/or effectiveness of control systems of functions reviewed.
Duties and responsibilities
The Manager, Internal Audit shall be responsible for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:
Overseeing day to day activities of the Audit Department;
Overseeing preparation of the internal audit systems, procedures and guidelines;
Overseeing the development of an internal audit assessment framework that will effectively identify risk areas within the Council.
Spearheading the development and maintenance of the Internal Audit procedures to ensure that the Council adheres to the best practices;
Preparing risk based annual audit plan for approval by the Audit Committee of the Board;
Advising the Board on all Internal Audit issues;
Developing and implementing the internal audit charter;
Reviewing budgetary performance, financial management, transparency and accountability mechanisms and processes;
Providing reasonable assurance on the state of risk management, control and governance within the Council;
Reviewing effectiveness of financial and non-financial performance management systems;
Assessing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Assessing whether resources are acquired economically, utilized efficiently and adequately protected;
Ensuring special audits/investigations are conducted as and when required;
Facilitating the Audit Committee meetings and provide secretariat services;
Ensuring Information systems audit are carried out as per the audit plan and provide recommendation to management;
Following up implementation of both internal and external audit recommendations;
Facilitating the systems and financial audit by external auditors and following up to ensure implementation of the recommendations;
Formulating and coordinating the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and plans;
Supporting directorates/departments in risk profiling; and
Assuring risk control effectiveness, efficiency, adequacy and risk management processes.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: –
Have a Bachelor Degree in Business related field (Finance or Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university. Masters Degree will be an added advantage
Have a minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in senior management;
Be a Certified Public Accountant (K); or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Systems Auditor, IOR Accreditation or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (AACA) or Certified Fraud Auditor (CFE) or any other relevant qualification
Be a member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants – K (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Institute of Operational Risk, or any other recognized professional body.
Have a Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
Have a Certificate and proficiency in computer applications.
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Key Competencies
Supervisory skills
Leadership skills
Managerial skills
Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Result oriented
Analytical skills
Decision making skills
Creativity and innovation
Ability to work under pressure
Integrity
Emotional Intelligence
Professionalism
Confidentiality
Attention to details
Negotiation skills
Team player
Suitably qualified candidates are advised to apply through https://leathercouncil.go.ke/careers/ so as to reach the undersigned not later than Close of Business, 2nd January 2024.Shortlisted candidates will be expected to prove their compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by obtaining and presenting the following clearance certificates:Kenya Leather Development Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women, Youth, Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) and those from marginalized communities and minority groups are encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
recruitment.leathercouncil.go.ke