Internal Auditor at Kenya School of Government

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Prepare Audit Reports for areas audited as per the approved Annual work plan for review by the Internal Audit Manager,
• Develop Risk based Annual audit plans detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities,
  Supervise and mentor staff working under him/her,
• Develop and design an audit test and programs in consultation with Internal Audit Manager,
• Carry out internal Audits to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures,
• Review the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of financial information and other disclosures provided to management,
• Participate in the preparation of quarterly reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee and ensure the reports are timely,
• Identify key areas of risks within the School and propose controls to mitigate the risks, and
• Monitor reviews and follow-up on agreed audit recommendations logged from previous audit.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Internal Audit Manager.

Principal Internal Auditor Job Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the position of Principal Internal Auditor will be an individual with:

• An experience of at least three (3) years in position of a Senior Internal Auditor or equivalent,
• A Bachelors’ degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting option), Commerce (Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent from recognized institution is an added advantage,
  Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution,
• Membership of a professional association in good standing,
• A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and a member of Institute of Internal Auditors,
• A Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution, and
• An outstanding professional competence in audit work as reflected in work performance and results.