Internal Auditor at Competition Authority of Kenya (the Authority)

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 ad hoc 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;
• Possess Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills;
• Possess Good Analytical skills; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution