The Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) was established by the Constitution of Kenya 2010, under Article 228 and became operational upon the appointment of the Controller of budget on 27th August 2011. Prior to this, some of the functions of the Office of the Controller of Budget were performed by the Controller and Auditor General and the Treasury ...
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Job Purpose
This position is responsible for providing independent assurance on the effectiveness of OCOB's internal control systems, risk assurance framework, and governance structure.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Implementing internal audit policies, strategies, frameworks, work plans, legislation, guidelines, systems, procedures, and regulations.
- Verifying source documents to support withdrawals from the Equalization Fund, Consolidated Fund, County Revenue Funds, and any other public fund that requires the Controller of Budget’s approval.
- Collecting and collating data related to budgetary ceilings set by Parliament for National and County government expenditure in line with Section 5(d) of the Controller of Budget Act, 2016.
- Investigating and preparing special reports.
- Conducting financial, operational, and information technology system audits and submitting reports.
- Reviewing debt financial requirements in agreements/contracts to confirm the accuracy of payments.
- Implementing the Internal Audit and Risk Charter.
- Conducting risk-based, value-for-money, and systems audits per auditing standards.
- Safeguarding documents on pensions, gratuities, and allowances and preparing reports.
- Implementing national planning documents, including the Budget Policy Statement and Budget Review Outlook Papers.
- Collecting and collating debt management data to conduct debt sustainability analysis and prepare the public debt report.
- Promoting Business Process Re-engineering (BPR).
- Fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship.
Job Dimensions
Financial Responsibility
- Ensuring financial audits are conducted efficiently.
- Reviewing compliance with financial regulations.
Responsibility for Physical Assets
- Responsible for the assets assigned by the Office of the Controller of Budget as per the office’s asset register.
Decision-Making / Job Influence
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience, and Attributes / Skills)
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to Professional Bodies
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other relevant recognized professional body.
- Registered with either the Institute of Internal Auditors (IAA) or the Information Systems Auditors and Control Association (ISACA).
- Membership in good standing with a relevant professional body.
Previous Relevant Work Experience Required
- Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years, three (3) of which must be at the grade of Internal Auditor Assistant or a comparable position.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies / Attributes
- Certificate in a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The terms of service for each position are specified in the Job Description. Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Qualified interested candidates should submit their applications quoting the job title on both the envelope and the cover letter.
Enclose a detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae indicating your current remuneration, home county, e-mail address and reliable daytime telephone contacts, and copies of your certificates, testimonials and national identity card.
You should also provide the names of two referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses. Please note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the job application.
Upon being successful and granted an offer of employment, the successful candidate MUST present clearances and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following;
- Tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
- Clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB
- Clearance Form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Applications should be sent by post or hand delivered to our office addressed to:
The Controller of Budget
Bima House 12th Floor, Harambee Avenue.
P.O Box 35616-00100 Nairobi
So as to reach the Office of the Controller of Budget by 1st at April, 2025 at 5.00 pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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