Kenya National Trading Corporation Manager Internal Audit Jobs
Kenya National Trading Corporation Manager Internal Audit Jobs
Job Purpose The job holder is responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership in the internal audit function within the Corporation in accordance with the International Auditing standards and Public Finance Management Act to ensure the effectiveness of Risk Management, Control and Governance.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
Spearhead the formulation and implementation of the internal audit policies, strategies,
standards, manuals and plans incorporating risk based approach and ensure approval and
implementation to guide audit operations within the Corporation;
Spearhead the development of the Internal Audit Charter to guide the internal audit
operations;
Oversee the preparation of work programmes to ensure that audits are planned and professionally managed so as to ensure adequacy in audit findings;
Oversee review of internal controls to confirm their effectiveness and adequacy and make
recommendations to management to necessary action
Advise management and the Board on best practices in governance, risk, management,
and control so as to keep them abreast with emerging issues in the profession.
Oversee special audits and investigations to ensure compliance.
Oversee timely preparation and submission of audit reports to the Managing Director, the
Board and other authorized persons for their action;
Oversee communication of the status report resulting from audit follow ups and recommendations that affect strategic direction of KNTC for implementation;
Steer the department staff towards accomplishment of the annual, professional and
academic development plans for implementation.
Spearhead review operations in line with statutory requirements, applicable laws,
regulations, policies and procedures to ensure compliance;
Spearhead follow up on progress of implementation of audit recommendations received
from both internal and external audits together with Board resolutions to establish conformity;
Spearhead evaluation of programs/projects to establish whether results are consistent with
established goals and objectives;
Guide on the review of budgetary performance, financial management, transparency and accountability mechanisms and processes within the Corporation so as to assure their reliability;
Spearhead the upholding of high standards of ethics within the Corporation based on the principles of objectivity, integrity, confidentiality, and due professional care for
compliance;
Oversee review of income generating activities and grants on their accountability and give appropriate recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness;
Oversee the Corporation’s system audits to ensure adequacy of the systems.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
Provide assurance of the Corporation’s management operations, reliability and accuracy of
financial statements, identified risks, internal controls and governance processes to ensure
effectiveness and efficiency;
Provide assurance on the extent of compliance of the Corporation with government policies, Executive Orders, rules, and regulations are implemented and reporting on the same to the management and Board to ensure conformity.
Maintain a conducive management culture by educating the management and Board on the role of the Internal Audit to reduce misunderstanding which may threaten the objectivity and independence of internal auditors;
Make recommendations on mitigation measures to address identified weaknesses in the system;
Lead in coaching and mentoring divisional staff to enhance productivity and retention;
Evaluate the performance of staff in the Department
to ascertain efficiency and effectiveness in work performance in meeting the objectives of the function;
Approve audit reports for submission to the Managing Director, the Board and any other
correspondences to the heads of department for their action;
Provide secretarial and advisory services to the Board Audit Committee to ensure smooth
running of the operations;
Liaise with external auditors to ensure monitoring and implementation of external auditor
recommendations;
Participate in the identification of human resource requirements for the division for
channeling to HR department for action;
Coordinate the review of management responses including action taken to ensure issues raised are addressed;
Provide technical expertise when interviewing candidates for the internal audit department
positions to ensure requirements are met;
Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility
Monitor and advise on the overall Corporation budget of Kshs. 3Billion and grants;
Responsible for budget allocated to the Internal Audit Division;
Approves expenditures within the division budget limits and procurement plans.
Responsibility for Physical Assets
Equipment
Office furniture
Records & Data
Decision Making / Job Influence
Makes Strategic decisions
Makes Managerial decisions
Makes Operational decisions
Makes Analytical decisions
Working Conditions
The job holder works in an office setting and occasionally travels to the Corporation’s depots
within the country while overseeing audits.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business
Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university
With
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification. and
Certified information systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or an equivalent
Member in good standing in any of the following:
• Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK); and/or
• Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA); and/or
• Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA); and/or
• Association of Certified fraud examiners (ACFE) and/or
• Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP).
Previous relevant work experience required
At least eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in
supervisory position
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/ Attributes:
Functional Skills
Risk Management skills.
Analytical skills.
Financial analysis.
Investigative skills.
Communication skills.
Problem solving skills.
Behavioral Attributes/Competencies
Communication Skills.
Leadership skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Coaching and mentoring.
Emotional Intelligence.
Team player.
How to Apply
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