Principal Internal Auditor at Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)

Job Ref: KIRDI/HR/EC/08/17

The purpose of the job is to develop and implement risk management and control framework in accordance with the international Auditing standards to avert fraud, ensure compliance with set procedures and control for prudent utilization of resources of the job:

• Develop internal audit work plans in conjunction with the Chief Internal Auditor after assessment of organizational activities to ensure proper coordination for smooth operation of the division
• Develop and implement sound audit management systems in accordance with the international Auditing standards to ensure proper auditing procedures and practices
• Allocate duties and supervise audit staff to ensure they meet the expected standards for quality and reliable audit reports
• Carry out training needs assessment for audit staff by identified existing auditing skills gap to ensure they are adequately addressed for achievement of the divisional goals
• Prepare public investment reports in conjunction with the Chief Internal Auditor through scrutiny of organizational financial reports to ensure compliance with the public finance management Act.
• Develop risk management audit framework through identification of inherent risks to come up with mitigations which will ensure the attainment of the organizational goals and objectives.
• Verify receipts and payment to ensure compliance with the set organizational regulations for accountability and prudent utilization of resources.
• Liaise with the external auditors in conjunction with the finance department to ensure provision of the required documentation for uninterrupted execution of the audit process.
• Prepare public investment reports in conjunction with the Chief Internal Auditor through scrutiny of organizational financial reports to ensure compliance with the public finance management Act.
• Develop risk management audit framework through identification of inherent risks to come up with mitigations which will ensure the attainment of the organizational goals and objectives.
• Verify receipts and payment to ensure compliance with the set organizational regulations for accountability and prudent utilization of resources.
• Liaise with the external auditors in conjunction with the finance department to ensure provision of the required documentation for uninterrupted execution of the audit process.

Qualifications

• A minimum of Master’s degree in Business related field from a recognized institution
• Certified Public Accountants Kenya (CPA-K)Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (part III)Certified Internal Audit (CIA)
• Registration with ICPAK or CISA
• Strategic Management Course lasting not less than 6 weeks from a recognized institution
• Nine (9) years of work experience with a minimum of three (3) years serving as a Senior Internal Auditor or a comparable position in handling internal audit department in a public institution or its equivalent
• Budgeting and knowledge of relevant legislations
• Knowledge of professional standards
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing software packages
• Good Leadership and Communication skills
• Good Interpersonal and Organizational skills
• Compliance with the provisions of the chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.