Senior Internal Auditor

Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Salary
105,001 - 150,000
Posted
26 Mar 2019
Closes
26 Mar 2019
Job role
Audit, Internal audit
The Authority is seeking to recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven individual to fill the above vacant position.
  • Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
  • Experience Level: Senior level
  • Experience Length: 3 years


Job Description

The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) is a State Corporation established under Micro and Small Enterprises Act No. 55 of 2012. The Authority (MSEA) is categorized as a Service Corporation, PC 3B and is domiciled in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives. MSEA was established for the promotion, development, regulation of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) Sector in Kenya.

The Authority is mandated to formulate and review policies and programmes, promote and develop MSE sector, monitor and evaluate implementation policies, programmes and activities related to MSE development. Further, the Authority is established to coordinate, harmonize and facilitate integration of various Public and private policies, programmes and activities related to Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya.

POSITION: SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR 1 POST; REF.NO:MSEA-2/3/2019 (MSEA GRADE 7)

The Senior Internal Auditor will report to the Board Audit Committee and administratively to the CEO on all matters pertaining to Audit.
  1. Reviewing the effectiveness of the internal audit function
  2. Reviewing and developing audit techniques and procedures for finances as well as undertaking comprehensive audits
  3. Undertaking specific audit assignments and preparing detailed audit observations and reports;
  4. Draw up audit programmes and issue audit report queries and observations;
  5. Monitoring and evaluating processes and procedures of donor and government funds, disbursement usage; preparing and monitoring audit reports;
  1. Assisting in carrying out institutional risk evaluation, and efficiency audit;
  2. Conducting financial and systems audit;
  3. Carrying out timely and continuous audit;
  4. Assisting in developing and updating of internal audit manual.

10.Carrying out a review of accounting, financial and budgetary and other operations, systems and procedures
11.Any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the CEO/Board

Qualifications and Skills:

(i) Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting/Finance option) from a recognized institution and passed CPA (K) or part III of Certified Internal Auditor Exams from a recognized institution; and

(ii) Be registered with Institute of Internal Auditors (Kenya);

(iii) Proficiency in Computer application skills

(iv) Served in a similar position in a reputable organization for at least three(3) years

(v) Demonstrate thorough understanding of the mission, vision, and strategies of MSEA and the ability to clearly interpret and apply the role of Micro and Small Enterprise in Kenya's social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030 and the Big four agenda

In addition, all prospective candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of leadership and integrity as set out in Chapter six (6) of the constitution of Kenya and attach the following documents to their applications:-
  • Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission clearance Certificate (EACC)
  • Kenya Revenue Authority Tax compliance Certificate (KRA)
  • Higher Education Loans Board clearance Certificate(HELB)
    Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
  • Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau

If you clearly believe that you to meet the criteria given above, please submit your sealed application letters with detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, 3 referees with their e-mail addresses and telephone contacts; quoting the Reference Number for the job being applied on both the envelop and the application letter.

All applications should either be sent through the post office, hand delivered or emailed to the Chief Executive Officer not later than 5th April, 2019.

The Ag. Chief Executive Officer
Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA)
Utalii House 10th Floor, Left wing
P.O. Box 48823 - 00100
NAIROBI.
Email: ceo@mseauthority.go.ke OR mseakenya@mseauthority.go.ke


MSEA is an equal opportunity employer .Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification