Manager, Internal Audit – KTNA 3 at Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade)

Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE) is a state Agency under treasury that is mandated to facilitate cross border trade, Establish, manage and implement the Kenya National Electronic Single Window System (KNESWS). The overall objective of the National Electronic Single Window System Project is to facilitate international trade by reducing delays and lowering costs associated with clearance of goods at the Kenyan borders while maintaining the requisite controls and collection of levies, fees duties and taxes, where applicable on imports or exports. We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

 

Manager, Internal Audit – KTNA 3

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience9 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

Purpose of the Job

To provide an independent, objective assurance and consulting service to the KenTrade Board and Management that is designed to add value through the systematic evaluation of the organizations processes and operations in order to assure the effectiveness and efficiency of compliance, internal control, risk management and governance processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct risk based preliminary review of all areas of the organization to establish a risk-based work plan of action at the beginning of each financial year. The plan includes audit activities, review of risk management, quality management and compliance reviews.
• Ensure the implementation of the approved work plan, directly and through subordinates, by undertaking activities which include audit and compliance reviews, review of risk management and of quality management system activities and prepare reports of the same.
• Develop, implement and review audit policies for the agency.
• Develop, implement and review the Board Audit and Risk committee charter.
• Organize, convene and record meetings of the audit and risk committee, having prepared reports of review exercises done in each quarter and other relevant activities affecting the compliance and risk aspects of the agency.
• Provide leadership to management and staff on audit aspects on various decisions and activities.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Department staff.
• Monitor developments in various regulations, laws and developments that affect the Agency to ensure up to date advice.
• Oversee the information systems audit.
• Performance controlling targets and activities
• In concert with the Manager, Finance, coordinate external audit activities.

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience

• At least nine (9) years’ working experience, four (4) of which should be in a management position in the Agency or in a comparable position in the public service or in other reputable organization.
• Master’s’ degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s’ degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems or any other relevant degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination; Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Be a member in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
• Leadership development programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Meets the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Method of Application

Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their application letter, curriculum vitae (that contains details of qualifications, work experience, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates’ previous work experience) and copies of all certificates & relevant testimonials.

Successful candidates shall be required to obtain and submit valid copies of the following documents before an offer is made.

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal investigations (CID)
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance form from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
• Clearance certificate from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) 

From there, you will be directed to the e-recruitment portal where you can:

• Create a user account
• Create your profile – Edit your profile if you already have an account.

The information on the profile is split into tabs that the user must fill out before submitting a job application which includes the following.

• Biodata - General information about the applicant
• Academic qualifications – attach certificates
• Professional qualifications - attach certificates
• Employment history – Record of previous employers
• Referees
• Attach application letter, CV
• Input current and expected salary
• Submit application
• Click My Applications to check or confirm if your application has been successfully submitted.

All applications must be received not later than Monday November 18, 2024.
 

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) on forms.office.com to apply