Internal Auditor Job Vacancy in Kenya - Presbyterian Foundation

The Presbyterian Foundation (the investment arm of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa) seeks to employ a qualified person to the job position of Internal Auditor who shall be answerable to the Secretary / CEO of the Foundation.

The ideal candidate shall have the following competencies, qualification and experience:

Competencies, Qualification and Experience

• Bachelors of Commerce Accounting option plus CPA(K) or ACCA.
• Must have experience of not less than 5 years in a similar position within the hospitality industry and fully understands hotel accounting systems.
• A self starter with proven track record in development and implementation of Internal Control Systems, Standards, Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of Investment Analysis and exposure to project audits is desirable
• Must possess good Computer Skills backed by high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office-word, excel and power point as well as operational knowledge of accounting and hotel management softwares.
• Must have risk and quantitative analysis skills.
• Must have business communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a person of high morals, integrity and shares the ethos of the advertiser.
• Must be between 30 – 40 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising, co-ordinating and managing the Audit function of the Foundation and ensure achievement of set objectives and goals.
• Development, Implementation and supervising of requisite Internal Control Systems to govern operations of the foundation and its related investments which include Guest Houses, Hotels, Rental Properties and Insurance Agency amongst others.
• Prepare and manage annual work plan and budget for audit department
• Formulating and implementing strategies for general, investigative, systems and technical audit.
• Providing regular briefing to the CEO/Secretary and Board on the adequacy of the internal control systems in relation to risk management and adherence to the internal controls.
• Maintaining a close working relationship with the Foundation’s external auditors and other agencies on corporate governance issues.
• Reviewing the reliability, integrity, timeliness and accuracy of financial and operating information to facilitate sound decision-making by management.
• Reviews systems established to ensure compliance with policies, plans, procedures, statutory requirements and regulations
• Review operations, programmes and projects to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether operations are being carried out as planned.
• Advise management on effective cost control and revenue maximization measures.
• Ensure supervision, appraisal and training of personnel in audit unit.

Applications are invited from candidates who meet the above stated requirements which should be forwarded via email to festgitonga@pcea.or.ke by October 28, 2011.

Indicate current and expected remuneration package.

Applicants who do not hear from us by November 30, 2011 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

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