Senior Principal Internal Audit at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

REF: NEMA/MNG/SPIA/28/2/2023

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director Internal Audit.

Duties and responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to: 

• Assisting in preparing annual work plans to ensure that audits are well planned and executed;
• Leading risk assessment and developing management guidelines;
• Developing a comprehensive programme of engagement for assigned areas;
• Ensuring conformity to acceptable standards, plans, budgets and schedules;
• Ensuring that the audit findings are properly documented;
• Leading specific audit teams;
• Following up on implementation of recommendations of internal and external audit;
• Performing audit tests on the internal controls in accounting, administration and operational procedures;
• Preparing draft audit reports detailing audit findings;
• Preparing periodic audit reports;
• Ensuring accountability and ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;
• Supervising, appraising and developing audit staff to ensure maintenance of high audit standards within the audit function.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a management role in the Public Service or Private Sector.
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya) and/or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE-Kenya) or any other relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Good Communication skills.
• Shown Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.