Women Enterprise Fund Manager - Audit & Risk Jobs in Kenya

Women Enterprise Fund Manager - Audit & Risk Jobs in Kenya

Basic Pay Minimum Ksh; 141,152 - Maximum Ksh; 186,972 PM

An officer at this level will be responsible administratively to the Chief Executive Officer and
functionally to the Board through the Audit and Risk Management committee to ensure there
is an innovative, responsive and effective risk management approach within the Fund.

(a) Duties and Responsibilities

Formulating policies for effective risk management strategies and framework for the Fund;

Coordinating and overseeing all risk management activities and assessing compliance with
internal policies, relevant contracts and all legal and regulatory requirements;

Coordinate preparation, approval by the Board and implementation of annual audit plans and
appropriate audit programs;

Ensure sound development and implementation of audit management systems;

Ensure proper preparation of audit reports, presentation of the same to the Audit & Risk
Committee on quarterly basis and implementation of audit recommendations;

Responsible for coordination of Audit & Risk department’s activities, including staff training
and development;

Liaising with external auditors and ensure implementation of their recommendations;

Updating the Board Internal Audit & Risk Committee Charter as well as the internal Audit
Charter;

Review the Fund’s compliance with the relevant statutes, policies, rules, regulations,
administrative government circulars and guidelines;

Review the adequacy of internal policies, procedures and processes to ensure necessary and
sufficient internal controls are in place;

Carry out special assignments including investigations and recommend controls to mitigate
risks;

Any other lawful duty that may be assigned from time to time.

(b) Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

Served in Audit function for at least 9 years with at least four (4) being in a managerial
position;

Master’s degree majoring in Finance, Accounting or Strategic Management or its equivalent
from a recognized institution;

Valid membership from ICPAK, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Information Systems &
Control Association (ICASA) in good standing;

Certification in Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified
Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA) is an added advantage.

(c) Competencies required

Broad knowledge of Public Sector Accounting and Auditing standards

Thorough understanding of National Development Goals and familiarity with the latest
emerging trends

Demonstrable knowledge of audit

and risk management procedures and ability to advice on
best practices in credit operations

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of stakeholders within and
external to the Fund both orally and in writing

Excellent Communication, interpersonal, writing and editing skills

Ability to think creatively and innovatively

Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented

Board paper writing and presentation skills

IT proficiency and experience in working with large and complex data sets

Further, details on the job & person specifications including applicable basic salaries are available on the Fund’s website: www.wef.co.ke

Applications clearly marked on the envelop with the position reference and title and including detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, professional qualifications, testimonials, day time telephone number, names and addresses of three professional referees should be delivered to the Fund by hand, courier or post so as to reach the address below on or before 2nd December, 2019.

The Chief Executive /Director

Women Enterprise Fund

11th Floor, National Social Security Building, Block A

Eastern Wing

P.O. Box 17126 -00100

Nairobi

Shortlisted applicants will be expected to provide details of their current salary and the following documents: Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); Tax Compliance Certificate from KRA; Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); Clearance from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB);

WEF is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT discriminate any applicant based on their HIV status, ethnic background, sex, religion, disability, or marital status yet is attentive to gender, regional, and ethnic balance;

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification;

‘When you empower a Woman you empower a Family and a whole Nation’


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