Jobs vacancy at National Museums of Kenya 2012
Job Title: Chief Internal Auditor
Position function
Reporting to the Director General and the Board Audit Committee, the position holder will provide overall leadership and strategic direction in mitigating against risks and ensuring compliance with documented policies and procedures
Duties and Responsibilities
Overseeing the operations and continuous improvement of NMK internal controls, risk management and governance process
Improving on existing internals system to ensure that internal operational risks are identified, analyzed and addressed
Providing both the Board and management with regular assessment and opinion on effectiveness of NMK risk management and control systems
Following up on implementation of audit recommendations
Supervising and managing the audit team and ensuring optimal level of resources in order to realize set targets.
Qualifications and Competencies
A degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
Full accounting professional qualifications( CPA or ACCA)
Be a member of relevant professional bodies such; Institute of Internal Auditors, Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Kenya) or any other recognized body
Ten years experience in finance or audit, three of which should be at supervisory management level
Thorough knowledge of audit principles, procedures and practices
Experience in computerized accounting and auditing systems
Demonstrated good judgment, confidentiality and high integrity
Excellent communication skills
Proven ability to develop, motivate and manage a team
Closing date for applications:
Qualified and interested applicants may apply enclosing a detailed resume, certified copies of academic and professional certificates plus testimonials, names and addresses of 3 referees (include telephone contact and email).
The applications should be addressed to:
Director General,
National Museums of Kenya,
PO Box 40658-00100 ,
Nairobi, Kenya
and should be received not later than 31st August 2012.
Deadline: 31st Aug 2012
