Ref. MU/ADM/03/4/2024An officer in this grade will be responsible for Internal Audit operations in a Unit in the Audit department or College or Campus.Duties and ResponsibilitiesOrganizing, Coordinating and Supervising Internal Audit Teams;Coordinating and implementing internal audit policies, strategies and procedures;Monitoring and reviewing of audit programmes;Coordinating and supervising investigations and special audits;Coordinate implementation of the annual audit work plan:Responsible for the preparation of final audit reports;Co-coordinating and periodic review of internal control systems, governance and risk management;Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and contracts;Developing audit techniques and procedures for financial and operations audits;Ensuring correctness and accuracy of findings, facts and reports submitted by audit teams;Coordinating risk assessment by providing support to management in identifying and controlling risks; andPerforming any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.Requirements for direct appointmentFor appointment to this position, a candidate must:-Be a holder of an earned Master's degree in: Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or its equivalent from a University recognized in Kenya;Have CPA (K);Have Certified Internal Auditor (CIA);Have knowledge of Financial and all relevant government policies and regulations;Have a valid registration with the Institute of Internal Auditors (ITA) or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or any other recognized professional body;Have knowledge in Computer Aided Auditing tools;Have valid registration with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK):Be a member of Institute of Internal Auditors (ITA) and in good standing;Have at least twelve (12) years relevant experience, 3 of which should be at Senior Management level; andHave a certificate in strategic leadership course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution.PhD in relevant field and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will be an added advantageRequirements for Serving OfficersFor appointment to this position, an officer must:-Be a holder of an earned Master's degree in: Commerce, Accounting, Finance, BusinessAdministration or its equivalent from a University recognized in Kenya;Have CPA (K);Have Certified Internal Auditor (CIA);Have knowledge of Financial and all relevant government policies and regulations;Have a valid registration with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or any other recognized professional body;Have knowledge in Computer Aided Auditing tools:Have valid registration with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK):;Be a member of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and in a good standing;Have served for at least 3 years at the level of Senior Internal Auditor Scale 13;Have a certificate in strategic leadership course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution; andHave shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and targets.PhD in relevant field and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will be an added advantage
