Internal Audit Manager ( Financial and Systems ) at Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC)

Job Description

INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER ( FINANCIAL AND SYSTEMS )– SALARY SCALE 3 – JOB REF:HR/IA/12/2017

Reporting to the Managing Director (administratively) and to the Board (functionally), the successful candidate shall be responsible for effective and efficient strategic leadership in the management of the Corporation’s internal audit function to ensure compliance to the set systems, policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage operations of audit department to ensure achievement of set objectives and goals.
• Prepare and manage annual work plan and budget for audit department Risk facilitator for the organization Act as the Secretary to audit committee
• Review and advising the management on adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls Reviews systems established to ensure compliance with policies, plans, procedures, statutory requirements and regulations
• Review means of safeguarding assets and verify existence of assets.
• 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.
• Advise management on external audit queries Developing and reviewing audit manuals.
• Coordinate investigations as requested by management.
• Oversee preparation and development of departmental budget
• Approve and monitor departmental expenditure Provides oversight for all departmental physical assets Plans, assigns and monitors work to departmental staff
• Appraises and evaluates departmental staff
• Contributes to the Corporation’s development of strategic, operational and financial decisions

Educational Qualifications and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce/Finance/Accounting/Economics
• Professional Accounting qualifications (CPA (K) or ACCA (UK)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Working Experience:

• At least eight (8) years experience in Auditing practice with at least three (3) years supervisory experience

Competencies and Skills:

• Knowledge in IFRSs, ISAs and IASs
• Budgeting and Financial Management skills
• IT Proficiency Analytical skills Administrative and coordinating skills Decision making and problem solving skills Leadership, Communication, interpersonal, networking and relationship building skills Action oriented, professional independence and integrity