Head of Audit Job inKenya

The Standard Group comprises, The
Standard Newspapers, Game yetu,
The Counties, KTN, Radio Maisha,
PDS, Standard Digital and Think
Outdoor Services.
The Group is looking for a highly
motivated, qualified, experienced
and reputable team player to fill the
following position:
Head of Audit
The incumbent will liaise with the
Heads of Departments in the Group
in the establishment of appropriate
business operating systems and
procedures and internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate the
installation and
maintenance of §
appropriate operating
procedures for
continuous
improvement in all
operations in order to
guard against waste,
fraud and avoidable
loss.
Liaise with the
Group’s Chief
Executive and the
Heads of
Departments in the
formulation of
internal audit policies
required in all the
departments for
effective running of
the business
Work with the Heads
of Departments in the
establishment,
installation and
maintenance of
operational system,
procedures and
standards of
performance in the
day to day running of
the business
according to the
approved internal
control policies
Advise the Heads of
Departments on
relevant cost control
and cost containment
measures in their
respective areas
Highlight
opportunities for
reducing waste and
duplication and
unnecessary activities
through greater
economy and
efficiency within the
agreed systems,
procedures and
standards
Formulate and
present proposals to
the Group’s Finance
Director on annual
risk analysis and
assist the Finance
team in the
implementation of
the approved
corporate governance
reporting processes
Carry out quality
assurance audits on
the adequacy of
record keeping in all
the departments and
make
recommendations on
required
improvements and/
or changes
Follow up the
implementation of
agreed actions, bring
deficiencies to the
notice of the
respective Head of
department and the
Chief Executive
Officer and to assist
the department in the
design and
implementation of
the required
procedure/changes/
improvements.
Qualifications & Experience
University degree
such as B.Com
(Accounting) or
Business
Administration
7- 10 years’
experience in audit in
which 2 should be as
Senior Auditor
Full professional
accounting
qualification: CPA (K),
ACCA, ACA
CISA qualification
If you possess the above
qualifications and the drive to meet
the challenges, visit our website
http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/
recruitment to browse through the
current openings/ vacancies and
apply not later than 8th September
2013.
Please note that ONLY shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
The Standard Group is an equal
opportunity employer.
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