Senior, Internal Auditor, Job in Kenya

Senior, Internal Auditor

REF. CODE KUCCPS 072/23

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting in the development of audit annual work plans, assignment plans and programmes;
  • Performing audit tests on the internal controls in accounting, administrative and operational procedures;
  • Conduct system audits to provide assurance on the adequacy of controls to mitigate and/or manage the technology risk to acceptable levels;
  • Providing independent assurance during system implementations/upgrades of systems;

  • Offering consultancy services to management on controls-related issues with regard to system development and implementation, automation, business continuity and disaster recovery;
  • Ensuring that the audit findings are properly documented;
  • Preparing and issuing primary audit reports detailing audit findings;
  • Interpretation of financial control and management resolution of the Placement Service;
  • Reviewing and developing audit techniques and procedures for financial as well as comprehensive audits;
  • Expressing opinions on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of all systems, controls procedures in place to achieve established objectives and recommend corrective actions to improve operations, enhance internal control and reduce cost;
  • Lead the provision of assurance on the implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework; and
  • Manage assignment-level quality requirements in all audit work in conformance with internal policies and audit standards.

Minimum Requirements
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

  • Have a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in the Public Service or Private Sector;
  • Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Finance or other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
  • Be in possession of the following: CPA (K), CISA or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution;
  • Be a member in good standing in any of the following professional bodies: ICPAK, CISA and CIA;
  • Be strong in Information Technology related audit; and 
  • Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  • Having a certificate in a supervisory course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the Placement Service careers portal careers kuccps.net.

Interested applicants are required to create their profiles, duly fill the online application form and attach copies of their CVs, academic and professional certificates, clearance certificates and testimonials, before submitting their applications.
The application deadline is August 7, 2023 at 5pm.
The Placement Service is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities, women and applicants from marginalised regions are encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.