HRD/ MIA
Reporting to the Chief Executive administratively and to the Audit, Risk Management and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, the Manager, Internal Audit will be responsible for:
* Overall review of Authority’s operational procedures, systems, practices and records to ensure conformity with laws, regulations and policies and consistency with the Authority’s established objectives and goals;
* Assessing the adequacy of systems and procedures and evaluating internal controls and processes, appraising the relevance, reliability and integrity of management, financial and operating systems;
* Reviewing and developing auditing techniques and procedures for financial, procurement, operational systems, regulatory and management audit;
* Developing an internal audit plan and providing assurances and appraising the economy and efficiency with which resources are employed;
* Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the Authority’s risk management processes and strategies and periodically assessing the risk of the Authority;
* Presenting audit reports to the Audit, Risk Management and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board as Secretary to the Audit, Risk Management and Corporate Governance Committee;
* Giving guidance and leadership in strategic matters relating to internal audit;
* Coordinating with the external auditor the external audit of the Authority
The ideal candidate must possess:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance or related field;
* Masters in Business Administration, or related field;
* Professional qualification of CPA or ACCA and CIA or equivalent;
* Be a registered member of ICPAK, or any other relevant professional body;
* At least 8 years of relevant work experience, four of which must be at senior level in a reputable organization;
* Hands on experience in CAATS or Audit Command Language;
* Initiative and self-drive for high quality performance, and "team player" attitude;
* Demonstrated proven leadership, excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
* High integrity;
* Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast with evolving trends in auditing practices through continuing professional education programme.
If your background, experience and competence match the specifications outlined, please send your application, quoting the reference of the position you are interested in, including your current curriculum vitae, salary history, three referees (one of who must be either your current or previous employer), day telephone number, e-mail address and details of your current salary and benefits to:
Chief Executive
Capital Markets Authority
P. O Box 74800 – 00200
Nairobi
The closing date is May 20, 2011