MCK InternaI Auditor, and Records Assistant Jobs in Kenya

The Media Council of Kenya is an independent national institution established by the Media Act, 2007 as the leading institution in the regulation of media and in the conduct and discipline of journalists. 

The Council seeks to fill the following vacant positions:

Internal Auditor- MCK/VA/1

Overall Purpose of the Position

 
To review company operations and controls, risk management processes and compliance with
prescribed policies, procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Working with management to assess institutional risks and developing an audit plan that considers the results of the risk assessment.
• Evaluation and verification of final accounts before presentation to the Board of Directors and act as Secretary to the Board Audit Committee.
• Evaluating institutional controls to determine their effectiveness and efficiency (systems audit).
• Special audit on specific areas out of management requests.
• Evaluating the budget and assess its overall effectiveness to the organization.
• Coordinating work with external auditors, for compliance and follow-up on the implementation of the audit recommendation.
• Determining the level of compliance with internal policies and procedures and government regulations.
• Recommending improvements to controls, operations, and risk mitigation resolutions.
• Performing management advisory services as requested by the management.
• Coordinate and conduct the audit of receipts and payments.
• Continually monitor the effectiveness of internal control systems.
• Make follow-up of implementation of audit recommendations.

Academic/Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting, Business or Finance option.
• Must have at least CPA (K) or its acceptable equivalent.
• Three (3) years working experience in a busy audit firm. Experience in a parastatal or Government body will be an added advantage.
• Be proficient in any of the automated accounting computer packages such as pastel, Quick Books, ERP systems (SAP, Navision) etc.

Records Assistant - MCK/VA/2

Responsibilities:

• Classifying and recording publications to create a sound registry for the Council.
• Assisting ¡n the development of an efficient record keeping for the Council.
• Ensuring security of files and documents and renewing of the files covers.
• Ensuring proper handling of documents, pending correspondence and follow ups.
• Receiving and dispatching letters and maintaining related registers.
• Filling all Council correspondence appropriately to enable easy retrieval.
• Retrieving of all files when required.
• Carrying out records disposal.
• Archiving all the Council files as necessary.
• File coding and maintaining an index of all records including archived records.

Academic/Professional qualifications

Applicants for this position should possess at least:

• A Higher Diploma in Archives/Records Management! Library Services.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.
• Knowledge of an electronic document management system (EDMS) will be a high advantage.

Applicants meeting above qualifications should send their applications giving full details of their age, qualifications, experience, present and expected remuneration, full contact address including daytime telephone number, detailed C.V, copies of certificates and testimonials and contact details of three referees.

Applications should indicate position applied for including the reference number and addressed
to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Media Council of Kenya
RO. Box 43132- 00100
NAI ROBI

Applications can also be sent via E-mail: recruit@mediacouncil.or.ke
Or hand deliver applications to: 

Media Council of Kenya, 

Ground Floor, 

British American Insurance Centre at Mara/Ragati Road Junction in Upper Hill. 

So as to reach not later than 17th November 2012.

NB: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.