Principal Internal Auditor at Kenya School of Government

KSG 6

Responsibilities

• Assess compliance with Acts, regulations and Guides
• Undertake special audit investigations
• Prepare audit operational plans
• Implement audit fieldwork strategy
• develop Risk Based Annual audit plans with the Scope, nature and timing of audit activities
• Undertake spot – checks
• Conduct post audit reviews
• Carry out risk assessment and develop management Guides
• Carry out audit follow-ups on implementation of recommendations
• Review Draft audit reports
• Preparation of the timely quarterly reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee
• Review and assess operational, financial and management systems, policies, and Guides and recommend improvements; and
• Coach and mentor Internal Audit Staff working under him/her

Requirements

• Satisfactory performance at Senior Internal Auditor grade or its equivalent for at least three (3) years
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Finance); Business Administration (Accounting); Masters of Science in Finance or equivalent from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting option), Commerce (Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent from a recognized institution
• from a recognized institution
• Certified Internal Auditor (C.I.A)
• Certified Information System Auditors (C.I.S.A)
• Registration with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and in good standing
• Evidence of management course attended at a recognized institution lasting at least four (4) weeks
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Valid certificate of good conduct
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results