Kirinyaga County Head of Internal Audit job

The Kirinyaga County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions.

Head of Internal Audit

Job Ref: KCPSB/03/03/2014

Job Group: Q

Terms of Service: Contract

Reporting to the County Governor the Officer will be Head of the Internal Audit Unit and will be responsible for ensuring the efficient management of Internal Audit Services in the County.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiating and formulating Internal Audit Policies and regulations
• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and control of internal audit services
• Executing proposals to integrate ICT into viable Internal Audit operations
• Developing new initiatives aimed at improving Internal Audit operational efficiencies
• Analyzing the impact of Internal Audit policies and regulations
• Establish risk based audit plans consistent with County objectives
• Carrying out investigations of any suspected fraudulent and corrupt activities within the County
• Coordinating audit efforts with external auditors
• Providing secretarial services to the audit committee
• Preparing timely and accurate audit reports for presentation to the management and audit Committee
• Following up to ensure implementation of audit recommendations
• Confirming compliance with statutes, regulations and government guidelines
• Ensuring training and development and appraisal of Audit Staff 14. Any other duties as may be assigned

Key Requirements for Appointment:

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Have a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance, Accounting and Business Administration), Economics Degree or its equivalent.
• Possession of post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Be registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and in good standing.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in Public Service or the private sector.
• Membership to Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIAK) and Association of certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) will be an added advantage
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict timeliness.
• Have ability to work in a multi-ethic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Satisfies the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the value and principles as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Have knowledge of computerized accounting.

How to Apply

All applications should be sent by post quoting the job reference number on the subject of the application and on the envelope.

Applications can also be hand delivered to the County Governor’s office, Kirinyaga at the County Public Service Board Office on or before 31st March 2014.

Note

All applicants are required to obtain clearance from the following institutions;

1. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
2. The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
4. The Ethics and Anti –Corruption Commission (EACC)
5. Credit Reference Bureau
6. Copies of these certificates must be attached to the applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Kirinyaga County Government is an equal opportunity employer.

Women, Persons with Disabilities and other disadvantaged persons who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.

Secretary

Kirinyaga County Public Service Board

P.O Box 260

Kutus