Assistant Director Cooperative Audit at Kiambu County Government

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR COOPERATIVE AUDIT – JOB GROUP CPSB 05 (P) - (1 POST)

This position will facilitate realization of vibrant co-operative sector, observing tenets, good cooperate governance & solving financial management issues. This job is responsible for maintaining standardization & scrutiny of audits in the division.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  In charge of staff in audit; verifying & compiling final audit reports/queries on societies financial statements, directing & monitoring audit inspections of societies records, developing, preparing & reviewing audit programs & work plans for the section/audit region, preparing annual audit reports
•  Problem solving & decision making; documenting & evaluating the adequacy of co-operative societies internal control systems including computer system & providing remedial advise.
•  Risk management; verifying the accuracy & disclosures in societies' financial statements
•  Ensures timely accurate economic reports for decision making
•  Participates in the budget process for the section
•  Identify issues or problems and make routine decisions.
•  Provide overall leadership in support of the department and identification of other business opportunities.
•  Providing first-line advice and guidance, typically of a more technical/specialized nature to customers/clients.
•  Formulates distinctive strategies emphasizing high level of creating thinking.
•  Formulation of co-operative audit operating guidelines
•  Carrying inspections & inquiries on financial affairs management of cooperative societies

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics or Co-operative Management and Economics a recognized University.
•  Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Kenya Part III or Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) Part IV or Certified Fraud Examiners from a recognized institution
•  Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya (IIA-K), or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Kenya (ACFE Kenya Chapter)
•  Must have served in the grade of Principal Co-operative Auditor or equivalent position or experience of not less than Eight (8) years in a related area within the Public Service of Private Sector.
•  Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Constitution of Kenya 2010, County Government Act of 2012 etc.
•  Knowledge of the Cooperative Societies Act, 2012
•  Strong Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal and Organizational skills
•  Ability to build and lead cohesive teams
•  Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)