East African Community
Accounting, Auditing & Finance
Kisumu Full Time
Government KSh Confidential
Job Summary
To ensure that all financial and other transactions of the Commission are in compliance with the established policies, practices, rules and regulations.
Minimum Qualification:Masters
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:10 years
Job Description/Requirements
The East African Community is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising the Republic of Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, Republic of South Sudan, Republic of Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania with its Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
The EAC mission is to widen and deepen economic, political, social and cultural integration to improve the quality of life of the people of East Africa through increased competitiveness, value added production, trade and investments.
This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and result-driven professionals who are citizens of East African Community Partner States (Burundi, DRC, Uganda and South Sudan) to apply for the following position tenable at Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC)
PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDITOR (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.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the qualification and experience requirements for the above mentioned position are advised to :
Fill in the application form attached (download via the following link:https://www.eac.int/component/documentmananger/?task=download.document&file=bWFpbl9kb2N1bWVudHNfZG9jX2VHY2JrbGlqR0xQZnhDWGxYcHZjVkRNRUFDIEFQUExJQ0FUSU9OIEZPUk0=&counter=686);
attach their application letter, a detailed CV, Copies of certified academic certificates , and a copy of National Identity Card or Passport in PDF format scanned in one (1) file.
Please quote the respective reference number on both the application letter and envelope.
For electronic submission, please quote the respective reference number on the subject of the email and send to the address given below.
Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than Friday, 18th November, 2022
Candidates who have already applied for this position are required to re-apply.
Please note:
- You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.
- All Applications MUST STRICTLY:
have EAC application form :https://www.eac.int/component/documentmananger/?task=download.document&file=bWFpbl9kb2N1bWVudHNfZG9jX2VHY2JrbGlqR0xQZnhDWGxYcHZjVkRNRUFDIEFQUExJQ0FUSU9OIEZPUk0=&counter=686, CV, application letter, ID ;
indicate nationality and age;
have the job reference number;
have certified copies of their academic degrees and other professional Certificates;
provide referees.
- Only qualified candidates will be contacted
- EAC Staff Rules and Regulations preclude considerations of applicants above 55 years of age.
Please note that EAC does not require candidates to pay money for the recruitment process. All invitations for interviews will be done in writing.
A due diligence will be conducted for all successful candidates in respect of their academic certificates (certification by a recognized higher education body in respective Partner States) and employment records .
The Secretary General
East African Community
P. o Box 1096
Arusha – Tanzania.
Tel: +255 27 2162100
Fax: +255 27 2162190
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
Website : www.eac.int