Senior Internal Auditors Jobs in KEMRI Nairobi Kenya

Kenya Medical Research Institute

Senior Internal Auditor

2 Posts

Category: Finance

Department: Internal Audit

Location: Nairobi

Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description:

Manage on a day to day basis the planning, performance and report delivery of allocated internal controls assignments.

Duties and responsibilities

• Undertake execution of specific audit assignments as dictated by the approved audit plan.
• Identify and discuss all control weaknesses and recommendations with management.
• Identify and promote good business practice within the organization.
• Monitor the implementation and operation of defined controls and recommendations on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure that execution of audit assignments is within defined timeliness.

Preferred Skills:

Key Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting , Finance or other relevant degree from a recognized University.
• Fully qualified accountant (CPAK, ACCA or other internationally recognized professional accounting qualification).
• Qualified CIA , CISA or working towards attaining the qualification.
• IT Knowledge- an understanding of the working of the various systems and use of computer aided auditing techniques.
• At least 3 years internal audit experience from a reputable organization with strong internal control structure or audit firm.
• Knowledge of accounting packages especially Pastel or ERP.
• Must be a team player with good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work with limited supervision.
• Be a person of integrity with high morals and ethical values.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of October, 2011

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
Nairobi

Email: director@kemri.org

Attn: Head of Human Resources

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