Director Risk Management, Compliance & Audit Services (Re-advertisement) at Uasin Gishu County Government

Requirement for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration or Cooperative 
• Management from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Masters’ Degree in relevant field will be added advantage
• A minimum of Seven (7) years’ relevant experience, Three (3) years of which must have 
• been in a senior management level in an institution either in public or private sector
• A member of any of the following professional bodies:-Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) 
• Having undergone management and leadership course of not less than four weeks from a 
• recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work 
• performance and exhibit a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives 
• and ability to relate them to the co-operative audit function.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring correct interpretation of financial, procurement and related laws
• Evaluate and provide reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance 
• systems are functioning as intended and will enable the county's objectives and goals to be met.
• Reports risk management issues and internal control deficiencies identified and provide 
• recommendations for improving the county's operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance
• Evaluate information security and associated risk exposures
• Evaluate regulatory compliance program with consultation from legal
• Maintains open communication with management and the audit committee
• Recommend establishment of efficient management systems in the county
• Train and develop audit staff
• Provides assurance to county anti-fraud programs.
• Perform any other audit duties as may be assigned.