Senior Officer, Audit & Risk at Women Enterprise Fund

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities.

• Ensure that accounting procedures of the Fund are adhered to.
• Check risk management activities and assess compliance with internal policies, tax regulations and other statutory guidelines.
• Assist in developing audit management systems and internal audit programs.
• Assist in the interpretation of financial policies for sound auditing practices and control.
• Participate in developing and updating an internal audit manual to facilitate compliance with auditing standards and guidelines.
• Assist in preparation and implementation of annual audit plans.
• Undertake specific audit assignments and prepare detailed audit observations and draft reports.
• Conduct financial and systems audit & assist in ensuring compliance with tax regulations and other statutory requirements.
• Ensure audit checks, verification of payments to ensure validity and accuracy.
• Assist in ensuring that the accounting procedures of the Fund are adhered to.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the audit management systems.
• Assist in following up on the resolution of external audit queries and implementation of external audit recommendations.
• Participate in conducting institutional risk evaluation and efficiency audit.
• Carry out review of accounting, financial and budgetary systems.
• Undertake special audit investigations as may be required from time to time.
• Any other lawful duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment at this level, a candidate must have:-

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business Administration /Business Management.
• Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA-K) or equivalent.
• Served in a comparable position in a similar organization for at least five (5) years.
• Shown merit and ability in Audit work as reflected in work performance and results.
• Valid membership from Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
• Membership from Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)or Information System and Control Association (ISACA) in good standing.
• Possession of qualifications in Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA) will be an added advantage.
• Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Report writing and presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards,principles and procedures
• Communication skills both oral and written
• IT proficiency and experience in working with large and complex data sets
• Proactive and able to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure and on strict deadlines