Principal Internal Auditor, Projects, Job in Kenya - Communications Authority of Kenya

Principal Internal Auditor, Projects

Ref. P/IAP/2023

Job Summary: 

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, Risk Assurance, the Principal Internal Auditor[1]Projects 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.

Assist project audit in carrying out internal audit strategies and executing audit plan for projects.

Perform technical audit procedures including identifying risks, developing audit criteria, analysis and documenting audit processes and evidence.

Develop and maintain quality audit programs, audit documentation, and active participation in internal audit continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead and/or participate in project audits and undertake comprehensive planning and risk assessment relating to each project to ascertain audit participation and the audit scope.

Review project implementation activities as per the approved project implementation plan and project contracts.

Understand the authority’s strategy/directions, regulatory landscape, market changes and emerging system implementation risks to value add in project review.

Communicate and work with project team/stakeholders to identify project and risks and their mitigations, including the review of systems to determine whether they are in compliance with plans, policies and procedures, and external regulations/laws which could have a significant impact on operations and reports.

Ensure recommendations are clearly presented and agreed to by the management and audit report is prepared and issued promptly.

Assist in projects related investigations.

Participates in the maintenance and documentation of Standards, policies and practices

Follow-up on all audit recommendations that have been agreed upon by the management and validate adequacy of the action taken by auditee to improve controls and project management practices.

Perform ad-hoc review or any other assignments/investigation as directed.

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