Internal Auditor at Competition Authority of Kenya (the Authority)

Ref No. CAK/03.10/2023
Job Description

•  Carrying out audit tests on internal controls in accounting, administration, information systems and operational procedures;
•  Preparing audit reports;
•  Preparing risk-based audit plans, programmes and schedules;
•  Examining and evaluating the Authority’s internal controls to ascertain their adequacy and make recommendations for improvement;
•  Reviewing the ICT security policies, standards, procedures and controls ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets;
•  Performing information control reviews of internal control procedures including system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, back up and disaster recovery and systems maintenance;
•  Coordinating the updating and review of the department’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Information Management System (ISMS);
•  Identifies opportunities for process improvement in IT policies and practices;
•  Preparing audit reports and working papers to ensure that adequate documentation exists to support the completed audit conclusions;
•  Documenting audit working and paper files;
•  Following up on implementation of audit recommendations and reporting on the same;
•  Performing adhoc audit assignments; and
•  Providing support to external auditors.

Job Specifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance) or other recognized equivalent qualifications
•  Certified Public Accountant (CPAK) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or ACCA.
•  Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and/or Certified Information Security Management
•  Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) as an added advantage;
•  Proficiency in computer applications;
•  Good Communication skills;
•  Interpersonal skills;
•  Analytical skills; and
•  Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution