Plan Kenya INTERNAL CONTROLLER

INTERNAL CONTROLLER
Based in Country Office Nairobi

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.

Plan International (In Kenya) is seeking to recruit an Internal Controller to be based at Kenya Country Office, Nairobi. This position helps Plan accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processesThe post holder will report to the Lead Internal Controller.

Key responsibilities

• Issue audit reports, audit action lists & investigation reports
• Advice on control systems and risk mitigation strategies
• Audit follow-up reviews
• Briefing CD/CMT on unresolved audit findings
• Analysis of processes and activities to ensure that activities are undertaken efficiently and cost-effectively
• Undertake internal regular audits, reporting on same with post audit action planning and monitoring implementation of recommendations
• Undertaking special investigation as required
• Advise on the design and improvement of internal control systems
• Support development of capacity in risk management and related systems and procedures
• Support collation and analysis of audit findings for risk reduction and cost-effectiveness

Communications and Working Relationships
The position maintains communication and working relationships with the Lead Internal Controller, CD, ECMT and the various process owners of processes being audited.
Externally the position maintains communication and working relationships with the heads of partner organizations being audited.

Educational Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounts.
• CPA K
• 3 years’ experience in Auditing, (preferably in an NGO environment)
• Good understanding of statutory requirements
• Professional internal control/ audit qualification
• Highly computer literacy skills
• Able to travel around the country

Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children. Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

How to apply:

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please apply online through http://plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/ . The closing date of applications is 7th June, 2013. Vacancy Open to Nationals Only. You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.