EPZA Internal Auditor Job in Kenya

EPZA Internal Auditor Job in Kenya
The Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) is an ISO certified state corporation established under an act of parliament, Cap 517.

The Authority is responsible for the promotion, facilitation and regulation of export oriented investments including development and creation of an enabling environment for such investments situated in the Export Processing Zones around the country.

EPZA is seeking to recruit highly qualified, dynamic and motivated professional for the following post:

Internal Auditor
The Internal Auditor is responsible to organize, manage, supervise and the implementation of internal audit systems and procedures.

This will included the examination and evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, financial management and accounting systems, adherence to regulatory requirements as set out in various instruments governing the Authority.

The Internal Auditor will report to the Board through the Audit Boards Committee and to the Chief Executive on administrative matters.

Main Responsibilities:
    * Drafting of annual work program for submission for Board approval
    * Effective and timely completion of approved annual audit work program
    * Evaluates risk and recommends improvements in internal control systems
    * Supervises audit assignments and provides professional advise audit team
    * Prepares detailed audit procedures manual and audit programs
    * Discuss findings in audit reports with the CEO and senior management and makes follow up audit recommendations and ensure that corrective action is taken
    * Plan and conduct special investigations as needed
    * Prepares audit and risk committee papers for the Board
    * Liaises with the external auditors
    * Provides advisory assistance in policy and procedures development and system implementation
    * Maintenance of quality control in all work in Audit department in compliance with professional standards.
    * Undertakes such other related duties as directed by the Board and the CEO

Required Qualifications
    * Bachelor’s degree preferably in Commerce, Accounting or Finance
    * Certified Public Accountant (CPA (K) and/or Certified Internal Systems Auditor (CISA)
    * Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
    * Must be articulate, self motivated, and a team player
    * Strong communication skills

If your qualifications and competencies meet the above requirements, please write in confidence to the undersigned enclosing copies of your academic certificates and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae (CV) showing your current position and remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and email and telephone contacts of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 15th October 2010.
Human Resource Executive
Export Processing Zones Authority
P.O. Box 50563 – 00200
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

“EPZA is an Equal Opportunity Employer”