Principal Internal Auditor I - (1 Post) at County Government of Nandi

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a fleble annual audit plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology, including any risks or control concerns identified by management, and submit that plan to the Management, through the Audit Committee, for reew and approve;
• In addition, prode periodic updates on the audit plan to the Audit Committee;
• Implement the annual audit plan as approved, including as appropriate, any special tasks or projects requested by the Chief Officer and the Audit Committee;
• Reew systems and operations to assess the extent to which organizational objectives are achieved and the adequacy of controls including compliance with best practice;
• Conduct periodic audit reews on all processes, operating systems, software, hardware, network and various application systems;
• Document and issue periodic reports to Management and to the Management, a the Audit Committee summarizing results of audit actities in an objective, clear, concise and timely manner;
• Recommending improvements in procedures and systems to prevent fraud, reduce cost and efficient use of resources.
• Keep the Audit Committee informed of emerging trends and developments in internal auditing practices and give recommendations for necessary resions in internal policies and procedures;
• Carry out any ad hoc appraisals, inspections, investigations, examinations or reews requested by the Chief Executive Officer or Board Audit Committee / Board of Directors;
• Adse on appropriate systems of controls in an adsory capacity;
• Maintain an efficient working relationship with relevant stakeholders;

Requirements for Appointment

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Audit & Finance or related discipline with a professional qualification in e.g. (CA, CPA/ACCA & CIMA);
• Relevant Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting;
• Possession of relevant certification
• Minimum of 8 years cognate experience, with at least 3 years in a senior capacity;
• Active member of a relevant professional body
• Analytical with auditing & investigation skills;
• Strategic thinking and problem-solng ability;
• Independent minded;
• Accounting and reporting skills;
• General finance and financial strategy skills;
• Fraud and operational risk knowledge;
• Conceptual skills;
• Excellent communication (oral, written and presentation) and interpersonal skills; and
• Fluency in written and spoken English. French will be an advantage.