Internal Auditor at Kenya leather Development Council (KLDC)

Reporting to : Principal Internal Auditor
Job Grade : KLDC 6
No of Posts : 01 Job
Ref : KLDC/005/2021

Job Purpose:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting in provision of reports on the effectiveness of the management of key corporate risks and frauds; internal controls; interrogating and analyzing key Council financial and systems, and identifying potential areas of concern thus providing assurance on the management of high risk/cost and sensitive areas; ascertain the Council’s compliance with the relevant Internal Audit statutes, policies, administrative government circulars and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing draft audit test procedures, draft notifications and request for information Memos;
• Carrying out audit tests on internal controls in accounting, administration and operational procedures;
• (Ensuring that the audit working and paper files are complete and well referenced.
• Reviewing prepared audit test procedures, drafts notifications and request for information Memos;
• Preparing draft audit reports;
• Preparing draft risk based audit plans, programmes and schedules; and
• Examining and evaluating the Council’s internal controls to ascertain their adequacy and make recommendations for improvement.

Job Specification:

For appointment to this grade a candidate must: -

• Have a Bachelors Degree in Business Management (Accounting or Finance option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Be in possession of any of the following:- CPA (K), CISA, CFE, CIA or equivalent qualifications;
• (Have a minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience;
• Be a member in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) and/or Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya);
• Be proficient in computer applications; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.