Principal Internal Auditor at Communications Authority of Kenya

Ref. P/IA/2023

Job Summary: 

• Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, Internal Audit, the Principal Internal Auditor is 
• responsible for providing independent, objective assurance and consulting activity aimed at adding 
• value and improving the operations of the Authority. This role requires expertise risk management, 
• internal controls and governance processes.
• Undertake internal audits approved in annual plans or special requests/investigation from the Board and Management.
• Review systems of internal controls in compliance with relevant legislations, policies and regulations and report on the progress and results of review.
• Participate in conducting investigations and report on the progress and results of investigation.
• Assist on the implementation and execution of the Internal Audit strategic and risk-based annual audit plans.
• Assesses internal controls for financial and non-financial practices in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and guidelines.
• Carry out procurement audits, compliance and governance audits for assurance.
• Carries out physical verification of all assets.
• Reviews quarterly management accounts and reconciliations.
• Participate in the preparation of the Department’s annual budget as well as monitoring of expenditure.
• Review the design and implementation of internal controls within the Authority to ensure that the financial statements are free from material misstatements and also prevent errors and fraud.
• Conduct follow up audits and propose value adding recommendations for improvement to management on matters such as cost reduction, improving efficiency, effective use of resources.
• Participates in the maintenance and documentation of Standards, policies and practices.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Master’s degree added advantage.
• A minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience, with a at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.
• A Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or any other recognized professional body in good standing.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.