Internal Audit Manager job in Kenya

Kenya Film Commission (KFC) is a State Corporation established vide Legal Notice No. 10 of 2005.
The Commission, whose vision is to be the reputed film partner of choice, is mandated to promote Kenya as a centre of excellence in film production.
KFC works closely with film producers, government agencies, private organizations, professional bodies and associations in the film industry, other film commissions and other stakeholders in the film industry.
KFC has exiting career opportunities and now seeks to recruit self-motivated, dynamic and result-oriented persons to fill the following senior position:

Internal Audit Manager
Job Ref. KFC/IAM/2010

Reporting functionally to the Board Audit Committee and administratively to the CEO, the job holder will be responsible for ensuring that prudent methods and procedures for proper and
effective financial and other related non-financial controls are developed, implemented and complied with for optimal performance of the Commission.

Job Profile

    * Developing, implementing and executing Internal Audit Programs, with sound policies and procedures that will ensure that Internal Control systems and measures are developed, instituted and adhered to;
    * Designing and executing Audit tests on transactions in accounting records for consistence, completeness, validity and accuracy of recording, in compliance with conventional audit guidelines and best practice;
    * Assisting in the evaluation of Commission’s performance and recommending changes to improve operational efficiency;
    * Advising the management on risk exposure to safeguard the Commission gains from any threats;
    * Preparing Audit reports for management as well as the Board Audit Committee;
    * Ensuring the recommendations of the Board’s Audit Committee are adopted and implemented;
    * Developing and implementing an internal audit strategy

Required Qualifications:

    * Bachelor degree in social sciences preferably Accounting, Finance, Economics, Commerce or Business Administration.
    * A CPA (K) holder specialized in Auditing will be preferred. CISA qualifications will be an added advantage
    * Possess proven business skills and mastery of accounting principles and procedures and conventional audit guidelines
    * Masters degree in Management or in a related social science, though not mandatory, will be an added advantage
    * Over 5 years experience, 3 of which should be in senior position in a busy internal audit department
    * Possess business, managerial, administrative skills
    * Demonstrate leadership abilities with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    * Able to analyze and solve problems
    * Proficiency in computer application packages
    * Experience in public sector performance contracting process and ISO processes is an added advantage

These positions will attract a competitive remunerative package.

Please send your application and a detailed CV with two (2) referees indicating your current position, current remuneration, expected remuneration, e-mail and day-time telephone contact; including copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before December 22, 2010.

Please quote the Job reference number and address your application to:

The Chief Executive Officer,
Kenya Film Commission,
Lenana Road, Jumuia Place, Second Floor
P. O. Box 76417-00508, Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel. 020-2714073/4.

E-mail: md@filmingkenya.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted