Senior Internal Audit and Risk Management Officer job in kenya at Ewaso Ngiro

Senior Internal Audit and Risk Management Officer
Ref: ENSDA/8/IA/RMO

Reporting to the Board on policy issues and to the Managing Director on day to day operations,

He/She will be responsible for:-

• Oversee the day to day administration of the audit section.
• Make annual and departmental audit plans and guidelines.
• Organize, direct, coordinate and control audit services.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and carry out spot checks.
• Follow-up outstanding issues to ensure appropriate corrective action after external audits.
• Participate in the budget process and prepare internal audit reports.
• Co-ordinate both internal and external audits.
• Educate staff members on the changes in the law i.e. sensitization of staff of emerging issues.
• Developing and implementing effective risk management, control and governance framework.
• Understanding and mitigating the financial, commercial and strategic risks within the Authority.
• Leading discussion of internal; audit and risk recommendations and agreed remedial actions and plans
• Liaising with external auditors in carrying out audits.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors, degree in Accounting, Finance or a degree in a related field from a recognized university.
• Accounting qualification (ACCA, or CPA (K) or an equivalent qualification with at least 10 years relevant post qualification experience as an internal auditor.
• Computer literacy and a good working knowledge of accounting packages and financial management systems are essential.

These are senior positions which require the successful candidates to provide policy guidelines to staff under them and for the overall mandate of the respective departments.

Serving officers who meet the above qualifications and requirements are encouraged to apply.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and experience of the individual will be offered to the right candidates.

The positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms.

Interested candidates should submit their applications with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, IDs stating their current position, current remuneration level, E-mail, contact address and telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 29th April 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Managing Director
Ewaso Ngiro South Development Authority
Email address: md.ensda@gmail.com
P O Box 213-20500
Narok