Senior Internal Auditor at the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority in Nairobi, Kenya
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport established under CAP 394 of the Laws of Kenya ‘to develop, regulate and manage a safe, efficient and effective Civil Aviation System in Kenya’ with a Vision ‘to be a model of Excellence in Civil Aviation’ is seeking to recruit a qualified Kenyan citizen to fill the following position.
Senior Internal Auditor – 2 Posts
Department / Section: Internal Audit and Review
Reports to: Chief Internal Auditor
Job Purpose:
To carry out audit duties according to the Annual Audit Plan and in compliance with international auditing standards.
Scope of work / duties / responsibilities
- Conducting of audit to appraise the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control;
- Appraising the relevance, reliability and integrity of management, financial and operating data/reports, risk management and control processes;
- Conducting systems audit to ensure compliance with policies, plans, procedures, statutory requirements and regulations which have a significant impact on KCAA operations;
- Reviewing the means of safeguarding the Authority’s assets and verifying the existence of such assets;
- Appraising the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which resources are employed;
- Compiling audit papers and documents to substantiate the audit reports;
- Preparing written audit reports and recommendations to improve the efficiency of the Authority;
- Carrying out ad-hoc audit assignments and other audit duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or in a related field.
- Must be a registered member with ICPAK
- CISA or IIA qualifications are added advantages.
Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years relevant professional experience in accounting and auditing duties of which three should be in auditing function of comparable organisation.
Knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of Systems audit and Internal Auditing Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards
- Proficiency in computer applications such as ERP, CAATs.
- Ability to work independently without supervision, and to maintain the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality of information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
- Teamwork and Interpersonal skills required to work with audited departments to implement recommendations.
- Risk management experience.
Interested candidates are requested to forward their application letters attaching copies of certificates, other relevant testimonials and an upto-date CV indicating daytime telephone contact and full contacts details of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than Friday 2nd November 2012
The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex Building – JKIA
P. O BOX 30163 – 00100
NAIROBI
E-mail: info@kcaa.or.ke
NB: Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
