Deputy Director Internal Audit at New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union Plc

 NKPCU/HRM/21/2024

• Terms of Service: Five (5) Years Contract
• (Renewable subject to performance and retirement age)
• Basic Salary: Kshs. 225,562 (Minimum) – Kshs.330,270 (maximum)
• Other remunerations: Based on prevailing Government guidelines
• Reporting to Director Internal Audit

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overseeing audit review of the risk management mechanisms developed by the management;
• Giving a reasonable assurance on the state of risk management of the cooperation;
• Coordinating conduct of scheduled and ad hoc audits;
• Coordinating development and implementation of audit programmes and annual work plans;
• Conduct risk-based, value-for-money, and systems audit to strengthen internal control mechanisms of the corporation;
• Communicating audit findings through audit reports;
• Conducting a follow-up review of implementation of the audit recommendations;
• Offering secretarial duties to the audit committee;
• Coordinating identification of key risk areas in the company; and
• Analyzing risk reports and advising on potential risk areas that require remedial measures.

Requirements:

• A minimum period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, five (5) years of which should be in a supervisory position;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option) Economics, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option) Economics, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Kenya examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA);
• System Auditor (CISA);
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• A registered member of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) (Kenya Chapter) or any other relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in Computer application skills; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Fulfilled the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.