Principal, Internal Audit at Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD)

GRADE KICD 5,

The Principal, Internal Audit Officer will report to the Deputy Director Internal Audit

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

1. Undertaking special audit investigations;
2. Preparing audit operational plans; leading audit teams in implementing audit work plans;
3. Implementing audit fieldwork strategy;
4. Carrying out risk assessment and develop management guidelines;
5. Carrying out audit follow-ups on implementation of recommendations;
6. Preparing audit reports; and
7. Interpretation of financial control and management resolution of the Institute.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have: –

1. Served in the grade of Senior Internal Auditor, KICD Job Grade 6 or in a comparable and relevant position in for a minimum period of three (3) years;
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting option); Commerce (Finance option); Business  Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a
3. recognized institution;
4. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting option); Commerce (Finance option); Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
5. Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
6. Be a Certified Information System Auditor (C.I.S.A);
7. Be Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
8. Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
9. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
10. (Computer literacy;
11. Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
12. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution