Principal Internal Auditor at Kenyatta International Convention Centre

Job Details

Ref: KICC/PIA/2018

JOB GRADE KICC 4

The Principal Internal Auditor reports to the Audit Manager and is responsible for providing assurance on the Corporation’s internal control systems, risk management framework and the governance structure as per the Public Financial Management, (PFM) Act.

Responsibilities

• Developing a comprehensive programme of engagement coverage for assigned areas;
• Ensuring conformity to acceptable standards, plans, budgets and schedules;
• Coordinate the preparation of specific audit assignment plans and programmes;
• Preparation of the Internal Audit systems, procedures and guidelines;
• Carrying out audit tests on internal controls in all processes;
• Ensuring that the audit findings are properly documented;
• Preparing draft audit reports detailing audit findings;
• Leading specific audit teams; and
• Reviewing work programmes to ensure that audits are planned and well managed;
• Carry out periodic self-assessment as per the Quality Assurance Improvement Programme(QAIP)
• To compile a follow up report detailing the recommendations for improvement for internal audit activity in line with quality Assurance improvement programme(QAIP).

Requirements

• Have a minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at a supervisory level;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be in possession of any of the following: – CPA (K), CISA, CFE, CIA,Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) or its equivalent and either;
• Be a member of any of the following professional bodies- Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE);
• Internal Audit Quality Assessors Certification
• Have a certificate in management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Be proficient in Computer applications;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;