Internal Auditor

Kenya Leather Development Council (KLDC) is a State Corporation established by the Government of Kenya under the Kenya Leather Development Council Order, 2011 (Legal Notice No. 114 of 9th September, 2011), under the State Corporations Act (Cap.446), Laws of Kenya. The Council was instituted as a Specialized agency to drive the Government’s agenda on the development leather industry. To achieve this, the Council is expected to regulate and facilitate the growth of the industry.

INTERNAL AUDITOR

GROSS SALARY KSHS. 100,047
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT – PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE
Grade KLDC 6
Directorate Office of the CEO
Department Internal Audit
Location / Work Station Headquarters – Nairobi
Reporting Relationships
Reports to Principal, Internal Auditor
Direct Reports None
Indirect Reports None

Job Purpose

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre for graduate employees. An officer at this level will work under guidance and supervision of a senior officer.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

1. Undertaking audit assignments in line with the approved audit work plan to confirm the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and control
2. Performing substantive and compliance testing of accountable records and documents and prepare working papers;
3. Providing input in preparation of audit reports for audit engagements executed
4. Assisting in evaluating progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from internal and external audits.
5. Assisting in preparing draft audit test procedures, draft notifications and request for information Memos;
6. Carrying out audit tests on internal controls in accounting, administration and operational procedures
7. Assisting in ensuring that the audit working and paper files are complete and well referenced.
8. Reviewing prepared audit test procedures, drafts notifications and request for information Memos;
9. Preparing draft audit reports;
10. Preparing draft risk-based audit plans, programmes and schedules;
11. Assisting in examining and evaluating the Council’s internal controls to ascertain their adequacy and make recommendations for improvement.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

1. Have a Bachelors degree in any of the following:- Business related field (Accounting or Finance option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

1. Be a Certified Public Accountant Part II or any other related and recognized qualification.
2. Be a member in good standing of a professional body–Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) and or Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya);

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Experience in Audit function will be an added advantage

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

i. Communication skills
ii. Organizational skills
iii. Result oriented
iv. Innovation and creativity
v. Integrity
vi. Professionalism
vii. Attention to details
viii. Team player