Senior Internal Audit Officer at Salaries and Remuneration Commission

Job Purpose

• This position is responsible for implementation of the risk, compliance and governance framework and to provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls of the Commission.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Carry out Commission audits on systems, process and procedures to ensure compliance with established practices and policies;
• Examine existing internal controls and systems to confirm their adequacy and relevance;
• Review and report on implementation of risk management strategies and initiatives and make recommendations to correct identified gaps;
• Promptly implement external and internal audit recommendations and corrective actions;
• Carry out special audits and investigations as and when required;
• Coordinating audit exercises with external auditors and other stakeholders;
• Draft reports for the Audit and Risk Management Committee and Commission meetings;
• Maintain and update the Commission Risk Register;
• Provide feedback to enhance business processes and initiate process improvement to achieve operational excellence; and
• Develop individual work plans, monitor own performance and seek requisite support to ensure delivery of agreed targets.

Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility

• N/A

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Computer
• Office furniture and equipment

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Analytical
• Operational

Working Conditions

• Office setting with occasional travel out of office.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or any other relevant field of study from a recognized university.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Possess at least CPA (K)/ACCA.
• Hold at least CIA part 1 or equivalent certification.
• Possession of CISA certification will be an added advantage.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• A minimum of Six (6) years’ experience in auditing in a reputable organization.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Possess effective time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of audit procedures including planning techniques, tests and sampling methods involved in executing audits.
• Knowledge of Public Financial Auditing and Results Based Performance assessment.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting and audit systems.
• A result-oriented team player, able to work under minimal supervision within set timelines