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  • Posted: May 22, 2018
    Deadline: Jun 11, 2018
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    The Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a state corporation established in 1986 and mandated to undertake research in forestry and allied natural resources. The institute conducts research and development activities under five thematic areas namely: Forest productivity and Improvement; Biodiversity and Environment Management; Forest Products Develop...
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    Senior Internal Auditor

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Provide input in the development of strategies, policies and procedures to ensure objectives are met as planned and actions are properly guided in reaching decisions.
    • Review audit reports prepared by subordinates to ensure all the requisite audit areas are covered and details captured.
    • Allocate work to subordinates to ensure targets are met and that time is properly utilized.
    • Prepare performance contracts with subordinates to direct their efforts to meet the required targets which contribute to achievement of the Institute’s mandate.
    • Evaluate the performance of subordinates to ascertain efficiency and effectiveness in work performance in meeting the objectives of the Unit.
    • Provide input in the preparation of risk based audit work plan and programs for audit engagements.
    • Provide input in the preparation of the draft budget for the unit to help in allocating financial resources.
    • Coordinate the implementation of the Institute’s risk management strategy to promote effective management of risk within the Institute.
    • Coordinate the implementation of the Institute’s counter corruption strategy to promote effective management of corruption within the Institute.
    • Mentor, guide and supervise subordinates through coaching and training to improve performance.
    • Lead a team undertaking audit assignments to confirm the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls systems.
    • Lead a team in fraud investigations to confirm whether there are material breaches in policy, procedures and relevant regulations.
    • Undertake risk assessment to determine appropriate levels of risk appetite and recommend appropriate mitigating actions through review of developed risk registers.
    • Follow up with management on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure that all pending audit issues are implemented or closed.
    • Work with the Board Audit Committee secretary to compile quarterly reports and minutes to assist the Committee to effectively carry out its oversight function.
    • Lead a team when undertaking consulting and advisory services to offer advice and guidance to management in the development of control systems.
    • Monitor the implementation of the Institute’s Corruption Prevention Plan to effectively identify and manage corruption risks.
    • Work with the secretary to the Anti-Corruption Committee of the Institute in preparing the minutes of the meetings of the committee, reports on Anti-corruption activities and compiling quarterly reports to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

    Requirements for Appointment

    • Minimum nine (9) years’ audit experience with at least three (3) years in the grade of Internal Auditor I or in a comparable position in a similar institution;
    • Certified Public Accountant (Kenya) or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
    • Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting Option/Finance) or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
    • Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or its equivalent;
    • Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution;
    • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution; and
    • Have clearance certificates as contained in Chapter six of the Kenya Constitution 2010 from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Ethics and Ant-Corruption Commission (EACC), Police, Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), an approved Credit Reference Bureau and Commission on University Education (CUE) for degrees obtained outside Kenya.

    Method of Application

    Interested persons should send their applications and attach their Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and national identification card. They should also include their day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees to reach the undersigned not later than 5.00 PM on Monday, 11th June, 2018.

    Envelopes containing the documents should clearly be marked with the position applied for and addressed to:-

    The Director/CEO
    Kenya Forestry Research Institute
    P.O. BOX 20412-00200, City Square,
    NAIROBI

    KEFRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity and Gender Equality. Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of required documents will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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