KCC Legal Admin & Assistant, and Business Process Auditor Jobs in Kenya

The New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited is one of the leading Dairy Companies in the country re-known for its world class brands that include KCC Butter, Ghee, Cheese, Gold Crown, Safariland Powder and Mala among others. 

We wish to recruit dynamic and result driven professionals to fill the following vacant positions:

Business Process Auditor

The Job: Reporting to the Chief Manager Internal Audit & Risk Compliance, the holder will undertake reviews of the NKCC’s internal controls and operational procedures and give recommendations for their improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• To plan and execute operational audit assignments in accordance with professional standards and the internal audit plan
• To evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the management controls of financial, production, engineering, procurement and other operations
• To review and determine whether organizational units are performing their planning, accounting, risk management, or control activities in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations and in a manner consistent with both organizational objectives and best practice
• To report engagement observations and to make recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving operations and reducing cost
• Prepare audit reports and recommend corrective and mitigation measures
• Determine the engagement procedures to be used in review of technical and production audits, including statistical sampling and the use of information technology
• Carry out any ad hoc appraisals, inspections, investigations, examinations or reviews requested by the Audit Committee or by senior management
• Ensure responses to audit reports are received, reviewed and followed up. Appraise the adequacy of the corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions.

The Candidate

• Bachelors of Science (Engineering or Computer Science or Food Science; or B.Com (Finance/ Accounting) or BBA (Finance/Accounting) or BA (Economics) from a recognized University.
• Professional Qualifications in CPA /ACCA
• Member of a professional body
• 3 – 4 years’ relevant experience in Internal/External Audit function.
• Ability to apply professional and other skills acquired in an ERP environment.
• Good understanding of information systems controls and techniques for evaluating such controls, concept of risk and risk assessment.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of CAATS/auditing software is desirable.

Essential Skills

• Excellent in written and verbal communication, numerical, analytical and report writing skills.
• Must be proactive and innovative.
• Working knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage.
• Must have ability to work with minimum or no supervision at all and as a member of a team.

Legal Admin & Assistant

The Job:  

Reporting to the Company Secretary & Chief Manager Legal Affairs, the holder will provide office management, follow up on Insurance claims and support the company secretarial services.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Receiving, screening and logging internal and external correspondences in a confidential manner
• Maintaining the safe custody of Securities (Titles, Charges, Debentures, Company Seal, Contracts, and Agreements etc.)
• Receiving and responding to calls and visitors on queries. Following up on insurance matters and claims with underwriters, brokers, agents and lawyers and reporting on the same.
• Compiling records of insurance policies and transactions covering risks to property, equipment and vehicles
• Monitoring a calendar of premiums due and expiration dates of policies
• Preparing payment of premiums and verifying that payments have been made.
• Filling-in data on renewal policy applications and forwarding applications to the insurance company
• Notifying the insurance company of changes in property, equipment or vehicles that may affect insurance coverage
• Assisting Legal Officer in Preparing contracts
• Assisting Legal Officer in handling all legal enquiries
• Responding to external advocates enquiries
• General office administration including typing , printing, scanning, photocopying and filing
• Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

The Candidate

• Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University
• Diploma in Law (KSL)
• Experience: 1 to 2 years’ experience with at least 1 year in a similar capacity in a busy environment

Essential Skills

• Familiarity with standard office computer applications
• Good organisation and communication skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience resolving conflicts

If you meet the above requirements, send your application quoting the position applied for on the top right hand corner of the envelope, together with copies of certificates, testimonials and a detailed Curriculum Vitae, indicating current salary, contacts of at least three references and a daytime telephone contact to:

Chief Manager, Human Resource and Administration
New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited
P.O. Box 30131 – 00100 GPO
NAIROBI

Please note that all applications SHOULD BE sent through the above address ONLY NOT later than Friday 7th December 2012, 5 p.m.

‘New KCC is an equal Opportunity Employer’