The job is responsible for developing and implementing audit strategies at the Council to assist the Council to accomplish its objectives.
Job Description
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:
Coordinating the review of the Internal Audit policy documents to conform with the prevailing professional standards and regulations;
Coordinating audit activities as per the professional guidelines and audit policies;
Spearheading the development of new initiatives aimed at improving internal audit operational efficiencies and managing the risk-based annual audit work plans to cover all activities of the Council;
Coordinating the review of audit programs and testing the relevant internal controls for compliance with the international auditing standards;
Examining and evaluating the adequacy, effectiveness, and reliability of the Council's financial and operating systems;
Coordinating and conducting audits (where necessary) and holding all entry and exit audit meetings/sessions of each audit assignment with the auditees;
Evaluating the risk management processes and giving reasonable assurance to the management and the Council that all key business risks are being mitigated at acceptable levels;
Preparing audit findings, recommendations, and management comments and presenting them to the management and audit committee and Council quarterly;
Designing a follow-up mechanism on all audits done to ensure that the agreed audit recommendations are implemented within the given timeframe;
Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
At least twelve (12) years of cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been served at management level;
Master's Degree in any of the following: Auditing, Business Administration majoring in
Finance or Accounting, or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Bachelor's degree in commerce, Business Administration, Business Management (Accounting Option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
Demonstrated merit in work performance;
Proficiency in computer applications;
Fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Key Competencies, Skills, and Attitudes
Integrity;
Strategic thinking;
Analytical skills;
Communication and reporting skills;
Managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
Mentoring, coaching, and leadership skills;
Interpersonal and negotiation skills;