Principal Internal Auditor East African Community

(1 post) (REF: EAC/HR/2022-23/06)
Grade : P3
Reports to: Executive Secretary
Station: LVBC Secretariat Headquarters, Kisumu, Kenya

Main Purpose of the Job:
To ensure that all financial and other transactions of the Commission are in compliance with the established policies, practices, rules and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop internal audit policies and strategies for the Commission.
• Carry out systematic reviews of all systems and internal controls as per the established policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Vouch payment and other documents before processes are completed.
• Prepare annual stock taking instructions.
• Participate in the annual stock taking exercise to ensure the Commission’s assets are safeguarded.
• Carry out management audits and participate in physical inspection and verification of assets during Board of Survey.
• Carry out spot checks on stock records and physical stores.
• Arrange for annual audit exercises and investigations as may be required.
• Participate in Investments Committee, Board of Survey and Procurement Committee meetings.
• Prepare periodic internal audit reports and the Annual Audit Reports.
• Liaise with the Principal Internal Auditor at the EAC Secretariat and Audit Commission on all audit matters relating to the Commission; and
• Promote a positive corporate culture and image of the EAC.

Qualifications and experience:
• A Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or MBA with a bias in Auditing plus Professional Qualifications in Accounting, Auditing, Chartered Accounting Chartered Certified Accounting, Certified Accountant CPA (T), CPA (K), or CPA (U) or other related professional qualification.
• 10 years of experience in auditing with five (5) years at senior level.

Skills and Competencies:
Computer skills, analytical skills, communication skills, management skills, conflict resolution, negotiation skills, networking skills, planning skills, team-building skills, report writing skills, supervisory skills, ability to work under pressure, ability to work in multi-cultural environment and paying attention to detail.

Eligibility for applications:
Only applicants from the Republic of Burundi, DRC, Uganda and South Sudan are eligible to apply for the above position.

Terms and Conditions of Service:
The above position is tenable for a contract of five (5) years renewable once.
This position is subject to the application of the Quota System.

Fringe Benefits:
The established posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.

Education Qualifications:
All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognized by the relevant national accreditation body in their respective Partner State. This condition is applicable for locally and internationally attained qualifications.
All professions that require registration with the specific professional bodies will be expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of their respective Partner States.

Relevant Working Experience:
Internship, training and apprenticeship will not be considered as relevant work experience.

Equal Opportunity:
The EAC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.