Director – Internal Audit 1 Post at County Government of Busia

Advert No. CPSB/54/2023

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for efficient and effective organization, co-ordination, control and supervision of all audit or administrative functions in the County.
• Communicating plans of engagement and resource requirements for the internal audit function. 
• Reviewing compliance with existing laws, regulations, policies, plans and procedures, accounting pronouncements and contractual obligations; 
• Secretary to the County Audit Committee;
• Developing internal audit strategies, policies, systems and procedures; 
• Coordinating programmed and ad hoc audits of operations and activities of the County to monitor and evaluate use of the resources; 
• Developing and executing a risk-based Internal Audit Plan
• Assessing the operational effectiveness of the design and functioning of controls and processes 
• Advising the County on best practices regarding the internal controls, systems and governance processes; 
• Formulating actionable and value-added recommendations and monitor progress of implementation of action plans;
• Designing, developing and updating internal audit work plans, audit programmes and audit manual;
• Ascertaining the reliability of management data systems developed within the County. 
• Facilitating periodic review of internal control systems to ensure their adequacy to prevent errors and irregularities;
• Evaluating measures put in place by management to ensure that the County’s assets are accounted for and safeguarded from losses of all kind; 
• Monitoring and appraising performance of Internal Audit staff in line with quality standards and workprocesses to ensure the achievement of the departmental objectives and recommend operating improvements; 
• Reviewing risk management process and its implementation across the County to embed a proactive approach in identification of risks. 
• Monitoring implementation of all policies and procedures to ensure that all decisions made adhere to regulations and set standards; 

Requirements and competencies for Appointment 
For appointment to this post a candidate must; -

• Be a Kenyan citizen. 
• Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management (Accounting or Finance option); Economics or Commerce from a recognized institution. 
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Commerce or other relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants Examination, CPA (K);
• A member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners; and in good standing. 
• Have served in the Public Sector for at least three (3) years at the grade of Deputy Internal Auditor or private sector for a minimum period of ten (5) years 
• A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than Six (6) or its recognized equivalent;
• Be conversant with the provisions of the Public Financial Management Act. 
• Have demonstrated wide administrative capabilities and high degree of competence managing the audit function at a high level including the ability to device, develop and implement strategic corporate and operational audit plans; 
• Proficiency in Computer Application Skills relevant to financial management from a recognized institution