Director Risk Management, Compliance & Audit Services 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.
• A Masters' Degree in a relevant field will be an 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 the public or private sector.
• A member of the following professional bodies:-Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing.
• Management and leadership course of not less than four weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrate 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.
• Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure 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.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set targets.