Internal Auditor at National Council for Persons with Disabilities

Job Summary

The Internal auditors are responsible for providing independent, objective assurance and consulting activity aimed at adding value and improving the operations of the Council.  In addition, Internal Auditors assist the Council accomplish its strategic objectives by affecting a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

• Provide inputs for the update of policies and procedures for the Department;
• Develop individual audit engagement plan and ensure implementation;
• Review and evaluate the system of internal controls, assess their adequacy, effectiveness and proposing recommendations for their improvement;
• Safeguard the Council’s assets by establishing appropriate means of verifying their existence, ownership and valuation;
• Prepare draft audit reports on completion of each audit engagement for review by the Chief Internal Auditor;
• Assist in establishing a follow up mechanism on recommendations received from all internal and external audits; and
• Provide inputs for the update of policies and procedures for the Department;
• Develop individual audit engagement plan and ensure implementation;
• Review and evaluate the system of internal controls, assess their adequacy, effectiveness and proposing recommendations for their improvement;
• Safeguard the Council’s assets by establishing appropriate means of verifying their existence, ownership and valuation;
• Prepare draft audit reports on completion of each audit engagement for review by the Chief Internal Auditor;
• Assist in establishing a follow up mechanism on recommendations received from all internal and external audits; and
• Undertake special audit/investigations.

Requirements 

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university;
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• CPA (K) or its equivalent;
• Member of ICPAK in good standing;
• Attended a supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• At least four (4) years’ relevant experience gained from a public or private organization.
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

• Proficiency in IT;
• Ethical and integrity;
• Interpersonal skills; and
• Communication skills

Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable

Consolidated pay is in accordance with the Council’s pay structure as well as Government (SRC) Allowances provisions as indicated below in Kenya Shillings: