Recruitment of independent consultants
Lygacy Management Consultants (LMC) is a firm that provides value adding consulting services such as human resources management, audit and assurance, financial management, monitoring & evaluation as well as programme management.
LMC’s clients include Donor Agencies, Non Profit Organizations (NGOs), the Public Sector, Civil Society Organizations as well as the Commercial Sector. LMC’s primary focus is to serve its clients by creating and adding value.
The firm supports its clients in improving their operational effectiveness and efficiency by bringing innovative ideas and new perspectives.
LMC is looking to expand its resource base by hiring independent consultants in the following categories to assist in value delivery.
Audit Consultants
Ref: AU/LMC/2012/01
The consultants shall be hired on per assignment basis. The requirements for each position is as detailed below.
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Lygacy Management Consultant in charge of Audit and Advisory services, the auditor will be assigned to undertake the following primary duties:
- Conduct audits using professional audit standards and practices, to assess;
- effectiveness of internal controls,
- accuracy of financial records,
- efficiency of organizational operations
- compliance with statutory requirements and organizational policies and procedures
- Prepare audit work papers to support work done, in line with International Auditing Standards;
- Prepare audit reports that adequately communicate findings and recommendations;
- Conduct special reviews and investigations as directed.
- Perform any other duties as directed by the Lygacy Management Consultant in charge of Audit and Advisory.
Core Capabilities
- Must be a good planner who is able to finish work in a timely, cost effective way.
- Must exercises professional judgment and demonstrate integrity, objectivity and independence
- Conducts work in an honest and ethical manner and accepts responsibility for work assigned with a commitment for excellence.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal courses and prior work experience.
- Must have be a Certified Public Accountant such as CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent. Other professional qualifications such as CISA and/or CFE will be an added advantage;
- Should have a university degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business or related field.
- Should have a minimum of four years working experience. Experience in the “big-4” firms will be an added advantage;
- Should have good communication and quantitative skills. Strong analytical skills are also a prerequisite.
- Must have good working knowledge of computerised systems;
- Must be willing and able to work independently in remote areas.
Application
1. All applications should be sent to info@lygacyconsult.com
2. The job reference number must be included on the subject section of the email and on the application letter
3. Past experience must be clearly indicated in the applications
4. Applications should be received by 6th January 2012
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted