Senior Internal Auditor at Elgeyo Marakwet County Assembly

JOB GRADE CASB 5

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the highest grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be responsible functionally to the Clerk and administratively to the Board for efficient management and administration of the Department. Duties and responsibilities entails: -
Planning and coordinating internal audit activities; ensuring adherence of accounting procedures; developing and reviewing audit management systems; verifying final audit reports/queries on financial statements; directing and monitoring audit inspections of the County Assembly’s records; reviewing audit programmes and work plans for the County Assembly; validating annual audit reports; verifying the accuracy and disclosures in financial statements; evaluating and documenting audit evidence; and ascertaining the adequacy of the County Assembly’s internal control and providing remedial advise.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• Have served in the grade of Internal Auditor I or in a comparable position for a minimum period of ten (10) years with proven experience.
• Have Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines will be an added advantage: - Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Auditing, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Have a certificate in Leadership Course from a recognized institution.
• Be a registered member of any of the following professional bodies: - Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Have a Proficiency in computer application skills and demonstrate proficiency in computer use and applications.
• Have demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence.
• Demonstrated professional competence and management capabilities as reflected in work performance and results.

Note; All Applicants MUST be compliant with requirements of Chapter Six of The Constitution of Kenya, 2010.