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
