Pursuant to Article 235(1)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Section 59(1)(b) of the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012; the County Public Service Board of Busia invites applications from suitable and qualified persons to fill vacant positions in the County Government on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service as follows:
DEPARTMENT OF
FINANCE, ICT & ECONOMIC PLANNING
Director – Internal Audit,
Job Group ‘R’, 1 Post, Advert No. CPSB/54/2023
The Director Internal
Audit shall be In-charge of the County Treasury internal audit Services and
will report directly to the Chief Officer Finance, ICT & Economic planning.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Responsible
for efficient and effective organization, co-ordination, control and
supervision of all audit or administrative functions in the
Communicating
plans of engagement and resource requirements for the internal audit
Reviewing
compliance with existing laws, regulations, policies, plans and procedures,
accounting pronouncements and contractual obligations;
Secretary
to the County Audit Committee;
Developing
internal audit strategies, policies, systems and procedures;
Coordinating
programmed and ad hoc audits of operations and activities of the County to
monitor and evaluate use of the resources;
Developing
and executing a risk-based Internal Audit Plan
Assessing
the operational effectiveness of the design and functioning of controls and
processes
Advising
the County on best practices regarding the internal controls, systems and
governance processes;
Formulating
actionable and value-added recommendations and monitor progress of
implementation of action plans;
Designing,
developing and updating internal audit work plans, audit programmes and audit
manual;
Ascertaining
the reliability of management data systems developed within the
Facilitating
periodic review of internal control systems to ensure their adequacy to prevent
errors and irregularities;
Evaluating
measures put in place by management to ensure that the County’s assets are
accounted for and safeguarded from losses of all kind;
Monitoring
and appraising performance of Internal Audit staff in line with quality
standards and work processes to ensure the achievement of the departmental
objectives and recommend operating improvements;
Reviewing
risk management process and its implementation across the County to embed a
proactive approach in identification of
Monitoring
implementation of all policies and procedures to ensure that all decisions made
adhere to regulations and set standards;
Qualifications
For appointment to this post a candidate must; –
Be
a Kenyan
Be
a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management (Accounting
or Finance option);
Economics
or Commerce from a recognized institution.
Master’s
degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Commerce or other
relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an
added advantage;
Passed
Part III of the Certified Public Accountants Examination, CPA (K);
A
member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor
(CISA) or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners; and in good
Have
served in the Public Sector for at least three (3) years at the grade of Deputy
Internal Auditor or private sector for a minimum period of ten (5) years
A
certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than
Six (6) or its recognized equivalent;
Be
conversant with the provisions of the Public Financial Management
Have
demonstrated wide administrative capabilities and high degree of competence
managing the audit function at a high level including the ability to device,
develop and implement strategic corporate and operational audit plans;
Proficiency
in Computer Application Skills relevant to financial management from a
recognized institution
Mandatory Additional
requirements
All applicants are
expected to attach copies of the following documents:
KRA
Tax compliance certificate
Clearance
from HELB
Clearance
from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Certificate
of Good Conduct
CRB
clearance certificate
How to apply
All applicants should
submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed
curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and
professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other
supporting documents to the County Public Service Board – PORT
VICTORIA PLAZA on or before Wednesday 31st May, 2023 at 5.00 p.m.
Applications should be
addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO, County
Public Service Board, County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.
The County Government of
Busia is an equal opportunity employer, women, youth, and people living with
disability are encouraged to apply.
ALL FORMS OF CANVASSING
WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
