The Presbyterian Foundation (the investment arm of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa) seeks to employ a qualified person to the position of Internal Auditor who shall be answerable to the Secretary / CEO of the Foundation.
The ideal candidate shall have the following competencies, qualification and experience:
Competencies, Qualification and Experience
The ideal candidate shall have the following competencies, qualification and experience:
Competencies, Qualification and Experience
- Bachelors of Commerce Accounting option plus CPA(K) or ACCA.
- Must have experience of not less than 5 years in a similar position within the hospitality industry and fully understands hotel accounting systems.
- A self starter with proven track record in development and implementation of Internal Control Systems, Standards, Policies and Procedures.
- Knowledge of Investment Analysis and exposure to project audits is desirable
- Must possess good Computer Skills backed by high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office-word, excel and power point as well as operational knowledge of accounting and hotel management softwares.
- Must have risk and quantitative analysis skills.
- Must have business communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be a person of high morals, integrity and shares the ethos of the advertiser.
- Must be between 30 – 40 years.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising, co-ordinating and managing the Audit function of the Foundation and ensure achievement of set objectives and goals.
- Development, Implementation and supervising of requisite Internal Control Systems to govern operations of the foundation and its related investments which include Guest Houses, Hotels, Rental Properties and Insurance Agency amongst others.
- Prepare and manage annual work plan and budget for audit department
- Formulating and implementing strategies for general, investigative, systems and technical audit.
- Providing regular briefing to the CEO/Secretary and Board on the adequacy of the internal control systems in relation to risk management and adherence to the internal controls.
- Maintaining a close working relationship with the Foundation’s external auditors and other agencies on corporate governance issues.
- Reviewing the reliability, integrity, timeliness and accuracy of financial and operating information to facilitate sound decision-making by management.
- Reviews systems established to ensure compliance with policies, plans, procedures, statutory requirements and regulations
- Review operations, programmes and projects to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether operations are being carried out as planned.
- Advise management on effective cost control and revenue maximization measures.
- Ensure supervision, appraisal and training of personnel in audit unit.
Applications are invited from candidates who meet the above stated requirements which should be forwarded via email to festgitonga@pcea.or.ke by October 28, 2011.
Indicate current and expected remuneration package.
Applicants who do not hear from us by November 30, 2011 should consider their applications unsuccessful
Indicate current and expected remuneration package.
Applicants who do not hear from us by November 30, 2011 should consider their applications unsuccessful