CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

Job Title: Chief Internal Auditor   

Category:     Accountancy, Finance & Insurance     Location:     Mombasa, Kenya
Employment Type:     Full-Time
Summary:     Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), is a research body established in 1980 and mandated under the Science and Technology Act, Cap 250 of 1979 to “undertake research in marine and freshwater fisheries, aquaculture, environmental and ecological studies, and marine research including chemical and physical oceanography”.

The Institute which has research Centres and Stations located at Mombasa Headquarters, Kisumu, Nairobi, Baringo, Turkana, Kegati, Naivasha, Sangoro, Sagana and Kabonyo seeks to fill the following vacant position.
Description:     Job Group RI.12 (1 Post).

Reporting to the Director.
Major Duties and Responsibilities for this position are:-

    In charge of the overall operations and programme of Audit Unit in KMFRI;
    Verifying periodical financial returns that are required to be submitted from time to time;
    Ensuring that revenue appropriation in aid and other receipts due to KMFRI are collected promptly, banked immediately and accounted for;
    Reviewing internal control systems on financial and other operations of KM FR1;
    Preparing audit observations and reports as required;
    Collecting audit evidence on major issues;
    Preparing Audit Reports to Management and follow up on action taken;
    Executing audit programmes;
    Carrying out investigations on irregularities identified or reported in audit reports;
    Determining adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems.

Requirements:     Requirements for Appointment

    Masters of Commerce/ Business Administration (Finance option) or Economics (Accounting Option) from a recognized University.
    Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) or its equivalent;
    Computer literate
    Satisfactorily served at the position of Principal Internal Auditor for minimum of three (3) years ¡n a public institution.
    Experience in financial management and high administrative capability

Remuneration:
Basic salary of KShs. (63,782 - 81,404) p.m. plus other attractive benefits.


How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications including a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of both academic and professional certificates, stating their current position.
All applications to reach the office of the Director KMFRI through the address below latest 29th June 2012 at 4.30 p.m.
KMFRI is an Equal opportunity Employer (No discrimination against gender nor disability).
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


The Director,
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute,
P.O. Box 81651 -80100,
Mombasa

Phone: 020-8021560, 020-8021561

Deadline: 29th June 2012