JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
REF: HRJIC126
POSITION: HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT (KENYA) -
INTERNAL AUDIT
Jubilee Insurance was established in August 1937,
as the first locally incorporated Insurance Company based in Mombasa in 1937.
Jubilee Insurance has spread its sphere of influence throughout the region to
become the largest Composite insurer in East Africa, handling Life,
Pensions, general and Medical insurance. Today,
Jubilee is the number one insurer in East Africa with over 450,000 clients.
Jubilee Insurance has a network of offices in
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Mauritius.
It is the only ISO certified insurance group
listed on the three East Africa stock exchanges -
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), Dar es
Salaam Stock Exchange and Uganda Securities
Exchange. Its regional offices are highly rated
on leadership, quality and risk management and have been awarded an AA- in
Kenya and Uganda, and an A+ in Tanzania.
For more information, visit www.JubileeInsurance.com.
We currently have an exciting career opportunity
for Head of Internal Audit (Kenya).
The post holders will report to the Board Audit
Committee and will be based in Nairobi.
Role Purpose
Oversee the Internal Audit function in the
Company and to audit the related companies at Management’s request.
Responsibilities
1. Drawing an annual audit plan by beginning of
every year and presenting to the Board Audit Committee for approval;
2. Ensuring audits are carried out as per plan;
3. Conducting branch and regional audits;
4. Preparing reports for the Board Audit
Committee highlighting key weaknesses/risk areas;
5. Liaising with Management to facilitate
implementation of audit recommendations;
6. Providing strong leadership and supervision to
all Staff in the Department and ensuring they are trained and developed to meet
new challenges in audit. Regularly monitoring staff performance and ensuring
results are achieved as per agreed targets and objectives.
Key Deliverables
Facilitating and implementation of the annual
audit plan.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Academic Qualifications
1. Masters Degree In degree in Business
Administration from a recognized University;
2. CPA (K) qualification or equivalent.
Functional Skills
1. Good communication & interpersonal skills;
2. Ability to resolve conflicts effectively;
3. High level of independence, honesty and
integrity;
4. Knowledge of Internal Audit Preparation,
Planning and Coordination;
5. Internal Controls Assurance;
6. Conduct Financial Investigations;
7. Accounting operations;
8. Supervise audit teams;
9. Ability to perform value for money reviews;
10. Basic training in human resources management;
11. Good report writing and presentation skills;
12. Knowledge of Risk Management processes;
13. Ability to interact with senior management
and act as a change agent.
Relevant Experience
A minimum of 10 years’ experience at senior
managerial level with 5 years in auditing gained
in a large reputable auditing firm or reputable
commercial organization.
All applications should be made through
recruitment@Jubileekenya.com by COB on 18th
June, 2015.