Internal Auditor II at The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of The Ombudsman)

Job Description

INDENT FOR INTERNAL AUDITOR

REPORTING TO: MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT

UNITT: INTERNAL AUDIT

JOB GRADE: CAJ 7

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct Pre and Post – Audit of payments and Imprests – Examining payment vouchers and imprest requisitions before the cheques are processed and clearance of imprests to ensure validity and accuracy of expenditure.
• Compliance Audits – Review/assess adherence to relevant government and other regulatory agencies’ laws and regulations and policies and procedures of the Commission.
• Operational/Value for Money Audits – Review the use of resources and procedures/practices to determine if goals and objectives are being met in the most effective and efficient manner.
• Financial Audits – Assess the adequacy of internal controls, accounting and the propriety of financial transactions to ensure reliability and integrity of financial reporting/information.
• Develop risk based audit plans and conduct risk assessments.
• Any other duty assigned by the Commission.

COMPETENCIES

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:-

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines Commerce (Finance or Accounting Option) Business Administration/Management (Finance or Accounting Option) from a recognised institution
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA K) and/or CIA, CISA, CFE, CRMA or its equivalent from a recognised institution is mandatory
• At least 3 years of service, or similar experience in a comparable position from a reputable organization
• Knowledge of relevant legislations on public procurement and public financial management.
• Knowledge of relevant auditing and accounting standards
• Knowledge of systems audit in a computerized environment.
• Possession of risk assessment skills and the ability to plan effectively to ensure adequate coverage of all high and critical risks is necessary.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya