Internal Auditor at Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority ( KNRA)

REF: KNRA/ADV/03/07/2021 

Position Category: KNRA Grade 5

Terms of Service: three (3) year renewable performance-based Contract

Applicant Specifications/Attributes;

For appointment to this grade, an applicant must;

1. Be a Citizen of Kenya
2. Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, Actuarial Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized University;
3. Have served in the grade of Internal Auditor for a minimum of five (5) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the public or private sector;
4. Certified Public Accountant of Kenya CPA(K);
5. Be registered member of ICPAK in good standing;
6. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
7. Duties and responsibilities include:
8. Implementing policies, procedures, frameworks, strategies, plans, legislations, standards and regulations on audit;
9. Reviewing governance, transparency and accountability mechanisms with regard to finances and assets of the Authority;
10. Conducting risk-based, value-for-money and systems audits aimed at strengthening internal control mechanisms that could have an impact on achievement of the strategic objectives of the Authority;
11. Carrying out audit inspections of the Authority’s records and financial control systems, analyzing data and compiling audit reports;
12. Developing and implementing an Enterprise Risk Management Framework;
13. Preparing documents and taking minutes of the Risk and Audit Committee of the Authority;
14. Identifying if and where processes are not working as they should and advising on changes to be made.

Skills and Competencies:

1. Applicants should possess the following skills.
2. Strong aptitude for mathematical skills
3. Meticulous and attention to detail
4. Self-motivation and leadership skills
5. Organizational skills and ability to manage time
6. Excellent problem-solving skills
7. Keen interest in financial systems
8. Ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure
9. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
10. Strong IT skills
11. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
12. Good report writing and presentation skills