Internal Auditor (temporary position)

Department

INTERNAL AUDIT

Job Type

Administrative

Applicant Type

Citizens of Kazakhstan

Type of Position

Full-Time

Closing Date

Dec 04, 2017

* temporary position

Job Purpose Summary:

1 To carry out on-going independent appraisal of the effectiveness of the policies, procedures and standards by which the University’s financial, physical and information resources are managed.

2 Add value by acting as facilitator in business risk management and carrying out value for money reviews, thereby assisting the management and the trustees of the University in the effective discharge of their responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• To work with trustees and management to ensure a system is in place which mitigates and reports on all major risks of the University such that all are identified and analyzed and reduced, on annual basis.
• To plan, organize and carry out the internal audit function including the preparation of an audit plan which fulfils the responsibility of the department, scheduling and assigning work and estimating resource needs.
• Addressing all issues of appropriate use of funds for the purposes by which they are designated by the Board and by the Laws of Republic or the Standards, Policies and Orders of the University.
• To report to both audit committee and management on the policies, programs and activities of the department.
• To coordinate coverage with external auditors and ensure that each party is not only aware of the other’s work but also well briefed on areas of concern.
• To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on the findings and recommendations and monitor management’s response and implementation.
• To review and report on the accuracy, timelines and relevance of the financial and other information that is provided for management.
• To work with management to verify a system is in place with insures there are no systemic risks to the organization and on annual basis, this is reviewed and authenticated institution wide.
• To verify that the source of money is appropriate and acceptable. An example of this, in particular, is donor provided money, which is identified for specific use. All activities and outcomes of that money must meet the standards set by the donor. The same is true with any other special purpose funding as designated be either the Board or an external donor.
• To conduct any reviews or tasks requested by trustees, the audit committee, chief executive or finance director, provided a such reviews and tasks do not compromise the independence or objectivity of the internal audit function.
• To provide both management and audit committee with an opinion on the internal controls of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Higher education degree or equivalent from a recognized university in an appropriate discipline Finance/Economics/Accounting and Audit.
• Working experience in Audit, Accounting, Finance, Economics not less than 3 years.
• A recognized professional qualification should be verified with the Ministry of Finance: Certificate/ qualification of Auditor.
• Knowledge of audit procedures, including planning techniques, test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits. Knowledge standards of International Institute of internal auditors (IIA), code of ethics.
• An ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports.
• An ability to maintain current knowledge of developments related to business matters of interest to internal audit, particularly legislation changes and development as they affect charities, and new auditing techniques and practices.
• Fluent in English and Russian.
• The ability to work unsupervised
• An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with other charity staff and to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• An understanding of an empathy with the not for profit sector
• Good communication and inter-personal skills and a proven commitment to transparency in business standards.

Preferred Qualifications:  Master degree in Finance or Accounting, 3-5 years of auditing experience in one of Big 4 companies, To be holder of the one of the following international certificates/qualifications: CMA (Charted Institute of Management Accountants)/ACA (Association of Chartered Accountants)/ ACCA (Certified Chartered Accountant)/ CIPFA (Public Finance accountant)/ IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors). Kazakh language would be an advantage

Deadline of submission of applications is Open until filled

Please email your CV and Letter of interest to recruitment@kimep.kz (please indicate position title in subject of an email)

Conditions:

Salary will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

If you have any questions, please contact Arsen, HR Officer by phone: +7 727 270 42 32