Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer and Internal Audit Jobs in Kenya - KASNEB

KASNEB is established under the Accountants Act, No. 15 of 2008 and the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap 534, with the mandate to develop syllabuses, conduct professional and technician examinations; certify candidates in finance, accountancy, governance and management, information communication technology and related disciplines; promote its qualifications globally and accredit relevant training institutions.

The vision of KASNEB is to be the preferred world-class professional examinations body in finance, accountancy, management, information technology and related disciplines.

In keeping with current strategic needs, KASNEB is pleased to announce the following job vacancies:

1. Procurement Manager

1 Position

Ref: HR-PSU/PM/2011

Reporting to the Head of Procurement and Supplies Unit, the Procurement Manager will manage procurement activities in accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005 and the Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations, 2006.

Job Duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinating procurement processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations.
• Implementing procurement and supplies policies including effective stock control systems.
• Preparing and implementing the annual procurement plan and budget.
• Undertaking pre-qualification of suppliers and conducting periodic market surveys.
• Ensuring excellent service delivery to internal customers regarding their goods and services requisitions.
• Effective management of supplier relationships for timely delivery of goods and services.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date procurement records as well as stock records.
• Conducting periodic stock taking.
• Ensuring efficient disposal of idle assets.
• Providing secretariat services to the KASNEB procurement committee.

Job Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelors degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Commerce, Economics or related disciplines from a recognised university.
• A masters degree in a relevant discipline would be an added advantage.
• A diploma in Purchasing and Supplies from a recognised institution.
• A member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
• At least five (5) years working experience in purchasing and supplies management.
• Excellent knowledge of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations.
• Computer literate with demonstrable experience in the use of inventory management software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High level of integrity and ethics.
• A team player with strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of conduct of meetings will be an added advantage.

2. Procurement Officer

1 Position

Ref: HR-PSU/PO/2011

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Officer will undertake various procurement activities.

Job Duties and responsibilities:

• Maintaining the suppliers register.
• Processing tenders and quotations for supply of goods and services.
• Processing orders for goods and services.
• Liaising with internal customers with regard to their requisitions for supply of goods and services.
• Tracking orders and procurement assignments.
• Recording all purchase transactions and updating purchase records.
• Compiling support documents necessary for payment for goods and services.
• Preparing monthly procurement reports.
• Conducting periodic market surveys.
• Assisting in the disposal of idle assets.

Job Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelors degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Commerce, Economics or related disciplines from a recognised university.
• A diploma in Purchasing and Supplies from a recognised institution.
• At least three (3) years working experience in purchasing and supplies management.
• A member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
• Excellent knowledge of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations.
• Demonstrable experience in the use of inventory management software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High level of integrity and ethics.
• A team player with strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of conduct of meetings will be an added advantage.

3. Internal Audit Officer

2 Positions

Ref: HR-IAU/IAO/2011

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit Unit, the Internal Audit Officer will be responsible for performing risk based audits to provide assurance to the Board and management on the effectiveness of risk management processes.

Job Duties and responsibilities:

• Reviewing the risk management policy and the framework for management control.
• Preparing the operational strategic plan and annual audit work plan.
• Performing internal audit assignments, internal audit procedures and preparing initial audit observations/reports with recommendations as appropriate.
• Reviewing and evaluating the financial controls, systems, procedures, books of account, financial statements and periodic financial reports.
• Carrying out value for money audits to confirm effective and efficient use of financial and non financial resources.
• Reviewing and evaluating information communication technology (ICT) control systems, processes and procedures with the view of enhancing internal controls.
• Carrying out compliance audits with laws, rules, regulations and good governance practices.
• Monitoring the implementation of the risk management framework and the risk register.
• Carrying out special audits or investigations as and when necessary.

Job Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Accounting or related discipline from a recognised university.
• Holder of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) qualification.
• Possession of the Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditors (CSIA) qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Three (3) years internal audit experience in a risk based audit environment.
• Demonstrable experience in the use of computer audit software systems.
• Familiarity with public sector systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good personal judgment and initiative.
• High level of integrity and ethics.
• A team player with strong analytical skills.

Job Application Procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of professional certificates, testimonials, current and expected salary and names and addresses of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than Wednesday, 21 September 2011.

The envelope should be marked “CONFIDENTIAL” quoting the “REFERENCE NUMBER” and be addressed to:

Secretary and Chief Executive
KASNEB
P.O. Box 41362 – 00100,
Nairobi

“Kasneb is an equal opportunity employer”

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