Assistant Manager (Financial Operations Audit) at ManPower Services

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager, Financial Operations Audit shall report to the Deputy General Manager, Internal Audit. The incumbent will provide support to the departmental head in providing Strategic leadership of the Internal Audit department and to provide independent assurance that the organization’s risk management, governance and internal controls processes are operating effectively.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Participating in formulation of Annual audit plan.
• Carrying out internal audits, review of existing internal control systems and procedures and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Carrying out compliance audits and ensuring departmental compliance to the Corporation’s policies, procedures and regulations.
• Reviewing working papers, prepare final reports and executive summary for management and follow up on implementation of Audit recommendations
• Prepare the audit Objective and the Scope of Work to define the area to be reviewed during the audit.
• Scheduling and leading the Internal Audit team in conducting preliminary audits of the Corporation’s books of accounts and financial statements.
• Supervising staff in the department including completing performance appraisals, personal development and succession plans effectively, and on time in accordance with the established performance management system.
• Carrying out performance audits and assisting in monitoring departmental and Corporate performances.
• Developing and implementing relevant audit plans, programmes and tests
• Following up with Heads of Departments on audit report findings and recommendations to ensure adequacy and timeliness of correction or implementation.
• Implementing policies and establishing procedures covering the scope of audit.
• Undertaking aspects of audit functions in general administration which includes drafting letters such as follow ups, audit notification to auditees.
• Participating in preparing of Internal Audit’s annual budget and monitoring subsequent expenditure.
• Carrying out an annual risk profile of all auditable areas
• Carrying out internal audit, reviews existing internal control systems, procedures, and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Carrying out special audit assignments as may be directed from time to time.
• Following up with the auditees on the audit report findings and reporting on implementation status of audit recommendations

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• At least six (6) years’ relevant work experience as an auditor and 3 years as a Team leader
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or any other related course from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
• Certified Accountancy qualification (CPA(K) or ACCA)
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.
• Membership to a relevant professional body

Key Competencies, Knowledge and Personal attributes

• Effective organizational skills
• Decision making skills
• Self-driven and motivated
• Proficiency in computer applications
• A team player, collaborate and support colleagues and peers across the organization
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Leadership skills, People management skills and ability to build trustful relations
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be flexible and adapt well in dynamic environment
• Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills in developing Board papers
• Results oriented, meet deadlines on assignments, juggle multiple demands
• Be consistent and fair

Compliance With Chapter Six (6) Of The Constitution Of Kenya

Applicants are required to immediately initiate self-clearance (Comply with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya) from: –

• Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Department of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Higher Education Loans Board
• A Credit Reference Bureau

Please bring the receipts or evidence of the above self-clearance effort to Manpower Services if invited for the preliminary interview. Do not wait to be invited by Manpower Services for you to commence clearance of Chapter 6 requirements