The Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) was formed in 1950 through an act of parliament with an objective of providing a ready market for livestock farmers and providing high quality meat and meat products to consumers. It is a public institution and by far the oldest and the most experienced meat processor in Kenya and the larger East African region. KMC was re-...
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Principal Internal Auditor
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience9 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- Implementing fraud investigation and anti-corruption policies, guidelines strategies and plans;
- Analyzing data on financial records, systems and processes;
- Undertaking comprehensive audits at the commission;
- Stocktaking and undertaking risk assessment, corruption risk assessment and anti-corruption awareness activities;
- Reviewing internal controls in the commission;
- Evaluating the adequacy of system controls and recommending improvements;
- Carrying out audit checks and identifying any accounting errors;
- Undertaking spot checks and cash surveys;
- Undertaking Audit investigations;
- Carrying out audit follow- ups on implementation of recommendations on audit reports;
- Assessing compliance with internal policies, tax regulations and other statutory guidelines;
- Implementing Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP);
- Consolidating primary audit reports /queries on the commission’s financial statement;
- Carrying out compliance tests; and
- Monitoring and evaluating audit reports.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- At least nine (9) years’ cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should be at the grade of Senior Internal Auditor or in comparable position.
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Commerce. Economics, Business Administration, Business management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in any of the following: Part II of the certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination, Part II of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from recognized Institution;
- Membership to Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body;
- Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer application skills;
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Supervisory skills
- Communication skills team player time management
- People management skills
- Creative and innovative
- Interpersonal skills
- Technological awareness
- Conflict management skills
- Report writing
Values and Personal Attributes
- Professionalism
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Impartiality
- Integrity
- Resilience
- Agility
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, National Identification Card and should be addressed to:
Managing Commissioner
Kenya Meat Commission
P.O. Box 2 - 00204
ATHI RIVER
Online applications should be sent to: hr@kenyameat.co.ke
All applications (Hard/soft) must be received by close of business 31 October 2024.
