Principal Internal Auditor
Ref.
P/IA/2023
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Deputy
Director, Internal Audit, the Principal Internal Auditor is
responsible for providing independent,
objective assurance and consulting activity aimed at adding
value and improving the operations of
the Authority. This role requires expertise risk management,
internal controls and governance
processes.
Undertake internal audits approved in
annual plans or special requests/investigation from the Board and Management.
Review systems of internal controls in
compliance with relevant legislations, policies and regulations and report on
the progress and results of review.
Participate in conducting
investigations and report on the progress and results of investigation.
Assist on the implementation and
execution of the Internal Audit strategic and risk-based annual audit plans.
Assesses internal controls for
financial and non-financial practices in compliance with relevant laws,
regulations, policies and guidelines.
Carry out procurement audits,
compliance and governance audits for assurance.
Carries out physical verification of all
assets.
Reviews quarterly management accounts
and reconciliations.
Participate in the preparation of the
Department’s annual budget as well as monitoring of expenditure.
Review the design and implementation
of internal controls within the Authority to ensure that the financial
statements are free from material misstatements and also prevent errors and
fraud.
Conduct follow up audits and propose
value adding recommendations for improvement to management on matters such as
cost reduction, improving efficiency, effective use of resources.
Participates in the maintenance and
documentation of Standards, policies and practices.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business
Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent qualification
from a recognized Institution.
Master’s degree added advantage.
A minimum of eight (8) years relevant
work experience, with a at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.
A Member of the Institute of Certified
Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or
any other recognized professional body in good standing.
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution.
How to Apply
The Authority offers a competitive package in line with
its Human Resource Policies and Procedures and Public Service Guidelines.
Director level appointments shall be for a five (5) year
contract term renewable subject to satisfactory
performance while the position of Deputy Director Human Resource Management
shall be for three (3) years. The rest of the positions will be on permanent
and pensionable terms.
The full details of the advertisement can be accessed on
https://www.ca.go.ke/about-us/work-with[1]us/careers/
Documents to be submitted by the applicants
Applications should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) and
copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit the
following documents: –
Tax Compliance Certificate from the
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
Certificate of Clearance from the
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
Certificate of Good Conduct from the
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Dully filled and stamped
Self-Declaration/Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC).
A Clearance Certificate from an
approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
The Self-Declaration form from the
EACC should indicate the respective position that is being applied for.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for
interviews.
Submission of Applications
The application letter indicating the specific position and reference number
should be addressed to:
The
Director General
Communications Authority
of Kenya
P.O. Box 14448
Nairobi 00800.
Applicants are invited to submit applications via email
address: jobs@ca.go.ke by
Friday, 23rd June, 2023 at 5.00 p.m. East Africa Time.
The Authority is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified Kenyans
including Persons Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
