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Thursday, October 14, 2010

Internal Auditor and Maintenance Officer Vacancies

Nairobi Club is one of the oldest private members Club in Kenya, and was established in 1901. It has a diverse membership of over 2000, offering exceptional sporting, social and conference facilities.

The Club is inviting applicants for the following positions:-

1. Internal Auditor

Principal Accountabilities:
  • Responsible for systematically sampling the adequacy and reliability of internal control and accounting systems, review and verification of records, compliance with standards, policies and procedures.
  • Recommends changes, ensures that Club policies and procedures are followed, and establishes techniques to discover and prevent fraud.
  • Develops audit procedures and systems.
  • Oversees audit findings and recommendations.
  • Evaluate risk and Internal controls, and provide recommendations to achieve an appropriate control environment.
Principal Duties Include:
  • Formulating, reviewing and updating internal audit policies in line with changes in the operating environment.
  • Developing internal audit strategies, plans and audit programmes and carrying out the necessary investigations and checks.
  • Reviewing audit reports and advising top management and the Main Committee on the necessary changes in operating procedures and regulations to generate operational effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Constantly reviewing the Club’s Procedure manuals and advising on necessary revisions to accommodate changes in the club’s operations or structure.
  • Ensuring that any frauds and malpractices that may arise are investigated according to the laid down procedures and reports submitted in a timely manner.
  • Preparing the departmental budget and monitoring it to ensure that expenditure is in line with available funds.
  • Setting performance targets for departmental staff. Allocating work, monitoring and reviewing performance, identifying shortfalls and ensuring staff are motivated to achieve the expected work standards.
  • Participate in process and internal control improvement initiatives. Assist the Main Committee carry out their fiduciary responsibilities.
  • Assist management of the club with identifying and assessing strategic risks.
  • Assist other officers who perform operational and financial activities with risk assessments and action plans in their responsibility areas to heighten awareness of major exposures, loss potential, and /or transactional anomalies and facilitate discussions of practical ways to manage or avoid them.
  • Maintain a working relationship with external auditors.
  • Demonstrate high standards of conduct and ethics as well as appropriate judgment, independence and discretion.
  • Attend senior staff meetings, Main Committee meetings, and various club meetings.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
  • B.Com degree in Commerce or first degree in the related area ,
  • CPA (K) certification,
  • A minimum of 3-4 years auditing experience, preferably in private industry.
2. Maintenance Officer

Principal Accountabilities:
  • Implements , Evaluates and Coordinates all the Club Maintenance Activities
  • Efficiency, Ability to meet deadlines, Time management, Coordination with Management and External Contractors effectively.
  • Undertakes Preventive maintenance and repair activities of the Club
Principal Duties Include:
  • Schedules and prioritizes maintenance, preventive maintenance and repair activities of the Club’s facilities, structures, equipment and events .Ensures that work is completed in a timely manner.
  • Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures internally.
  • Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem inside the buildings.
  • Supervises Club’s maintenance personnel; assigns work, schedules leave, and evaluates performance.
  • Prepares and issues work order assignments and performs quality control on completed work
  • Coordinates Maintenance and work scheduling with other departments. Develops and implements quality control programs
  • Assist in Maintenance budget preparation
  • May be required to respond to after-hours emergency conditions
  • Performs other duties and assignments as required
Requirements:
  • Higher Diploma in Civil/ Electrical Engineering or equivalent supplemented by specialized facilities maintenance course work.
  • At least 3 years experience as a Maintenance Officer or Supervisor, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
  • Installation and Troubleshooting abilities is a working necessity
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications quoting current remuneration, updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to;

Club Secretary,
Nairobi Club
P.O Box 30171-00100
Nairobi

or email info@nairobiclub.com


so as to be received not later than 27th October 2010.