Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence, supports teamwork and nurtures a high performance culture?
KCA University is a dynamic private business university committed to quality service and ethical practices.
KCA University invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the following positions.
1. Internal Auditor
Purpose:
To assist the Internal Audit Director to ensure proper internal controls are in place.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Develop audit schedules and plans;
- Undertaking audits - both financial and systems audits in accordance with annual audit plans ;
- Making recommendations on improvements to areas of weakness;
- Follow up on implementation to improve internal controls;
- Provide support to developing strong internal controls;
- Preparation of Audit status reports to the Audit & Governance Committee
- Perform periodic review of the fixed assets register;
- Review year end inventory balances in preparation for the annual external audit ;and
- Assist the Internal Audit Director in managing the Risk Management Committee.
Academic Qualification
- Bachelors degree in Commerce / Accounts / related field Professional Qualification
- CPA (K)/ ACCA; qualification in CISA / CIA would be an added advantage Experience
- 3 to 4 years work experience with at least 1 year in a similar capacity level in a busy environment
Other skills
- Good organization, interpersonal and communication skills;
- Ability to guide others / Assistants doing similar work;
- Good analytical skills; and
- Experience in resolving conflicts.
2. Management Accountant
Purpose of the Job:
Manage the general ledger and ensure accuracy and completeness of data and ensure
timely preparation of management reports for decision making.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc management reports and accounts;
- Consolidate University’s Budget;
- Develop costing models and fees schedules;
- Stock taking – monthly / annually;
- Maintain the fixed assets register;
- Advise on cash flow projections;
- Prepare University financial forecasts;
- Participate in departmental risk identification and management;
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of the section;
- Implement financial policies and procedures in the section; and
- Oversee budgetary controls and update budget holder on the status of their departmental budgets.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Commerce / Accounts / related field
Professional Qualification
- Professional qualification in relevant field ex: CPA-K / ACCA
Experience
- 5 to 6 years relevant work experience
Other skills
- Prior experience guiding a unit / others doing similar work;
- Ability to supervise a team and deliver well under pressure and meet deadlines;
- Time management skills and attention to detail;
- Good report writing skills; and
- Analytical skills.
To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter indicating current and desired salary, a detailed CV, and 3 work references via email to hr@kca.ac.ke so as to be received not later than 18th May, 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
A competitive package will be offered for the right candidates.
The Director, Human Resources,
KCA University,
P.O Box 56808-00200,
Nairobi.
