PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDITOR at Laikipia County Government

JOB GROUP ‘N’

TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE
SALARY: KSH. 48,190x2,400-50,590x1,550–53,140x2,700–55,840x3,000–58,840x3,150-61,990x3,300-65,290 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities entails: participating in evaluation and improvement of the effectiveness of risk management, controls and governance processes of a public entity; undertaking audit verification assignments; vouching transactions in audit investigation; reviewing audit findings and audit working papers for assignments; leading a team of auditors; preparing assignment work/engagement plan; monitoring implementation of recommendations raised after review of internal audit reports; preparing training and budget projections; coaching and mentoring of staff.

Requirements for Appointment
For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) A Bachelor’s Degree in commerce (Accounting or Finance option) from a recognised university and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) II/ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) II;
OR
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) /Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Finalist or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(ii) Served as an Internal Auditor or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of ten (10) years;
(iii) Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK)/ Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Registration of Accountants Board (RAB) or Equivalent and must be in good standing.

Promotion

Served in the grade of Chief Internal Auditor for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position
OR
Served in the Public Service for a period of Ten (10) years, Three (3) of which should be at the grade of Senior Internal Auditor (Job Group ‘L’) or in a comparable and relevant position
OR
Served in the Public Service for a period of Eight (8) years, Three (3) of which should be at the grade of Internal Auditor I (Job Group ‘K’) or other comparable and relevant position
Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK)/ Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Registration of Accountants Board (RAB) or Equivalent and must be in good standing.
(ii) Attended four (4) weeks Senior Management Course from Kenya School of Government (KSG) or any other recognized institution
(iii) Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and,
(iv) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
NB:
POSSESSION OF A MASTERS DEGREE IN COMMERCE, FINANCE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OR ANY OTHER RELEVANT AND RECOGNIZED QUALIFICATION WILL BE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE.