Senior Principal Internal Audit (Spia) At National Environment Management Authority (Nema)

Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting in preparing annual work plans to ensure that audits are well planned and executed; Leading risk assessment and developing management guidelines; Developing a comprehensive programme of engagement for assigned areasEnsuring conformity to acceptable standards, plans, budgets and schedules;Ensuring that the audit findings are properly documented;Leading specific audit teams;Following up on implementation of recommendations of internal and external auditPerforming audit tests on the internal controls in accounting, administration and operational procedures;Preparing draft audit reports detailing audit findings;Ensuring accountability and compliance with principles and values of good governance transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;Supervising, appraising and developing audit staff working under him or her to ensure maintenance of high audit standards within the audit function. Job RequirementsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.Master's degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institutionPart III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institutionA minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a management role in the Public Service or Private Sector.Shown Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya) and/or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE-Kenya) or any other relevant professional bodyProficiency in computer applications.Good Communication skills