SASRA Internal Audit & Risk Officer- Employment, career opportunity in Kenya

Job Title:   SASRA Internal Audit & Risk Officer
Location:    Kenya
Date Posted:  16th Sept 2013
Deadline:   27th Sept 2013


The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), a State Corporation with a mandate to License, Supervise and Regulate Sacco Societies in Kenya seeks to recruit qualified persons or the positions of:-

Internal Audit & Risk Officer

Ref: SASRA /HRA/2/2 (74)

The position holder will provide value added services in advising on risk areas, monitoring compliance and continuously improving internal control systems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

•     Develop and maintain a sound audit manual detailing audit norms, procedures and standards.
•     Plan and implement operational, information system and other investigative audits.
•     Ensure compliance with the law and regulations with respect to Authority operations.
•     Appraise the effectiveness and efficiency of financial and administrative controls and advise Management and the Board.
•     Ensure implementation of approved audit recommendations
•     Develop risk and compliance management strategies and work plans.
•     Undertake risk assessment and make necessary recommendations
•     Train and create awareness throughout the organization on risk identification and management.

Minimum qualifications, Experience and Skills

•     A bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration or their equivalent from a recognized university.
•     Certified Public Accountant – CPA (K)
•     Certified Information Systems Audit (CISA) and OR Certified Internal Auditor(CIA) qualifications and membership to the respective professional bodies
•     Member of the institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
•     At least five years relevant experience, three (3) of which must be as a full Internal Audit & Risk management position.
•     Be well versed with internationally accepted auditing standards and computerized Accounting.

How to Apply:

SASRA is an equal opportunity employer, interested candidates should submit their applications enclosing detailed CV, current position, 3 referees and their contact email address and telephone numbers quoting the reference above to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority
P.O. Box 25089-00100
Nairobi

Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted and canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.