KENYA GOVERNMENT JOBS:EPZA RISK AND AUDIT OFFICER

EPZA Risk and Audit Officer Job 2015
April 10, 2015 Job Description

Export Processing Zones Authority is a State Corporation established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament – the Export Processing Zones Act (Cap 517 of the Laws of Kenya) for the promotion and facilitation of export oriented investment and for the development of an enabling environment for such investments.

The Authority seeks to recruit for the following position:

Risk and Audit Officer
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/RAO/10/2015The Risk and Audit Officer (RAO) will be reporting to the Assistant Manager, Risk and Audit.
The duties and responsibilities attached to this post include:

• Preparing and contributing to the preparation of work plans (including risk assessment) and audit programs for assurance and/or consulting engagements;
• Conducting discussions of preliminary nature with Heads of operations audited;
• Conducting compliance audits of complex, small and medium sized operations;
• Obtaining required information directly or indirectly through substantive tests, analytical reviews and/or interviews with staff;
• Preparing working papers and documenting adequately work performed and prepare draft reports on the results of work performed;
• Assessing the reliability and effective use of internal controls and assist in reviewing administrative and governance procedures; and
• Drafting potential recommendations for improving controls and enhancing business efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualification and Experience Required

• The candidate must have:
• Bachelor’s Degree in business related field;
• CPA(K) and a qualification in Audit;
• Been a Member of both the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya and Institute of Internal Auditors; and
• At least five (5) years experience in Risk and Audit.

Required Skills and Personal Attributes

• Leadership Skills;
• Must have excellent skills in Information Technology;
• Thorough knowledge of Government Regulations and procedures;
• High level of integrity and honesty;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Good planning and organizational skills;
• Team player; and
• Ability to understand the Risk and audit approach methodology & tools of audit.

How to Apply
All eligible candidates are advised to CLICK HERE to download EPZA Job Application Form
The duly filled-in ‘EPZA/HRM Job Application Forms’ should be emailed to: epza.jobadverts@epzakenya.com. Please do not make any other attachments.
Hard copy applications will not be accepted.
Please indicate Job Ref. on the email subject line.
The closing date for receipt of the forms is 1st May 2015.
Persons with disability are encouraged to apply for the vacant position
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us within two months from the close of this advert, then consider your application unsuccessful.
“Export Processing Zones Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer”