Principal Accountant
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Date Posted | April 6, 2023 |
| Category |
Accounting
Administration |
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | KES |
Description
Our Vision The Board has a vision for “A safe, efficient and effective engineering infrastructure, systems and processes for Kenya” The Board’s Mission The Board’s mission is “To ensure production of competent engineers and quality engineering services through regulation, capacity building and enforcing compliance with set engineering standards for improved socio-economic development”. The Mandate of the Board The Mandate of the Board is derived from the core functions as set out in the Engineers Act, 2011. The Mandate of EBK is: Registration of engineers and engineering consulting firms; Regulation of engineering professional services; Setting of engineering standards; Development of the general practice of engineering; and Training and capacity development
PURSPOSE
The jobholder coordinates the development, monitoring and evaluation of internal audit strategies, policies and procedures to promotegood corporate governance, risk management and effective utilization ofresources.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –
- Participating in the development of audit strategies, policies and procedures and ensure effective implementation;
- Contributing to preparation of the risk based annual audit plan for approval by the Audit & Risk Management Committee;
- Preparing audit reports on completion of each audit engagement to ensure timely issuance to Management for implementation of recommended actions;
- Evaluating progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from both internal and external audits;
- Assisting in preparation of quarterly audit reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board;
- Executing special audits/investigations;
- Evaluating the performance of staff in the Department to ascertain efficiency and effectiveness in work performance in meeting the objectives of the function; and
- Contributing to preparation of the department’s annual budget, control and monitor its implementation.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –
- Have a minimum period of six (6) years relevant work experience;
- Have Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university;
- Have passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification;
- Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing;
- Be proficient in computer application skill;
- Have demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
- Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the constitution