Principal Internal Auditor at Kenya Meat Commission

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Implementing fraud investigation and anti-corruption policies, guidelines strategies and plans;
• Analyzing data on financial records, systems and processes;
• Undertaking comprehensive audits at the commission;
• Stocktaking and undertaking risk assessment, corruption risk assessment and anti-corruption awareness activities;
• Reviewing internal controls in the commission;
• Evaluating the adequacy of system controls and recommending improvements;
• Carrying out audit checks and identifying any accounting errors;
• Undertaking spot checks and cash surveys;
• Undertaking Audit investigations;
• Carrying out audit follow- ups on implementation of recommendations on audit reports;
• Assessing compliance with internal policies, tax regulations and other statutory guidelines;
• Implementing Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP);
• Consolidating primary audit reports /queries on the commission’s financial statement;
• Carrying out compliance tests; and
• Monitoring and evaluating audit reports.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least nine (9) years’ cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should be at the grade of Senior Internal Auditor or in comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Commerce. Economics, Business Administration, Business management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in any of the following: Part II of the certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination, Part II of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from recognized Institution;
• Membership to Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application skills;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Supervisory skills
• Communication skills team player time management
• People management skills
• Creative and innovative
• Interpersonal skills
• Technological awareness
• Conflict management skills
• Report writing

Values and Personal Attributes

• Professionalism
• Transparency
• Accountability
• Impartiality
• Integrity
• Resilience
• Agility