NOC Internal Audit,Executive Secretary, and Accountant Jobs in Kenya

National Oil Corporation of Kenya is a State Corporation founded under the Companies Act in 1981 with the mandate of participating in all aspects of the Kenyan petroleum industry. 

National Oil is involved in both Upstream and Downstream activities. 

The Corporation is ISO certified and one of the fastest growing companies in the petroleum industry.

National Oil is seeking highly organized, analytical and self-driven individuals with demonstrated leadership qualities to fill the following positions:

Internal Audit and Risk Manager (IARMIO9II2)

Reporting to the Board Audit Committee and the Managing Director, the Internal Audit and Risk Manager will provide independent, objective assurance and advice designed to add value and improve the Corporation’s operations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing an Annual Risk-Based Audit Plan aligned to the Corporation’s objectives;
• Preparing quarterly audit reports and presenting the same to the Board Audit Committee;
• Overseeing the application and adherence to the risk management framework across the Corporation;
• Conducting special audit assignments as directed by the Board Audit Committee and Managing Director;
• Maintaining a close working relationship with external auditors and other government agencies;
• Conducting training needs analysis and implementing training programs on risk management;
• Developing, implementing and controlling the internal audit budget;
• Ensuring compliance with the operating framework; and
• Facilitating maintenance of ISO standards and other quality standards implemented by the Corporation.

Skills & Attributes:

• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field;
• Masters degree will be an added advantage;
• CPA(K) or ACCA;
• CINCISA will be an added advantage;
• Membership of ICPAK/ACCA, lIA and ISACA;
• Risk assessment skills;
• Knowledge of Information Management systems;
• Excellent understanding of current business trends in Accounting, Finance and Auditing; and
• At least 8 years relevant experience, 3 of which should have been at a managerial level in a busy environment.

Executive Secretary (ES109112)

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Executive Secretary will be responsible for providing secretarial, general administrative and personal support to the Managing Director in the day to day operation of the office.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing all mail, including electronic mail addressed to the Managing Director and distributing to relevant persons as appropriate;
• Handling the Managing Director’s diary and receiving all telephone calls to the Managing Director’s office;
• Receiving the Managing Director’s clients and assisting them accordingly;
• Assisting in organizing business functions relating to the Managing Director’s office;
• Organizing all travel arrangements for the Managing Director;
• Instituting the filing and management of documents and correspondence for the Managing Director’s office;
• Reviewing and ensuring efficiency in record keeping and retrieval of documents;
• Ensuring availability of requisite equipment and stationery for the Managing Director’s office;
• Coordinating general administrative assignments and drafting correspondence for the Managing Director’s approval; and
• Facilitating easy co-ordination between the Managing Director’s office and various departments.

Skills & Attributes:

• Bachelors degree in business, office management or related field;
• Diploma in Secretarial and Office Administration/Management;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Ability to multi task and work under pressure; and
• At least 5 years relevant experience as a Personal Assistant to a Senior Manager in a busy environment.

Management Accountant (MA109112)

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Management Accountant will provide financial information and reports to management for decision making as well as ensure the Corporation’s inventory is safeguarded.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts and other management reports;
• Preparing annual financial statements and liaising with external auditors;
• Coordinating the preparation of annual budgets and compiling the final budget report;
• Monitoring performance against budget and reporting to management on a regular basis;
• Ensuring proper records are maintained for inventory and general ledger transactions;
• Assisting in the financial aspect of strategic planning including monitoring performance against strategic plans;
• Assisting in economic modeling for upstream petroleum operations; and
• Championing capital budgeting and project appraisal for all new projects and investments.

Skills & Attributes:

• Bachelors degree in a business related field;
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance will be an added advantage;
• Knowledge of the Oil Industry will be an added advantage;
• CPA(K)/ACCA;
• Excellent report writing skills; and
• At least 6 years relevant experience, 2 of which should have been at a supervisory level in a busy environment.

If you believe your career objectives match any of these challenging roles, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration level, email and telephone contacts to reach us on or before 28 September 2012 addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place
Muthangari
P. 0. Box 40092 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke