Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
Implementing fraud investigation and anti-corruption policies, guidelines strategies and plans;
Analyzing data on financial records, systems and processes;
Undertaking comprehensive audits at the commission;
Stocktaking and undertaking risk assessment, corruption risk assessment and anti-corruption awareness activities;
Reviewing internal controls in the commission;
Evaluating the adequacy of system controls and recommending improvements;
Carrying out audit checks and identifying any accounting errors;
Undertaking spot checks and cash surveys;
Undertaking Audit investigations;
Carrying out audit follow- ups on implementation of recommendations on audit reports;
Assessing compliance with internal policies, tax regulations and other statutory guidelines;
Implementing Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP);
Consolidating primary audit reports /queries on the commission's financial statement;
Carrying out compliance tests; and
Monitoring and evaluating audit reports.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
At least nine (9) years' cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should be at the grade of Senior Internal Auditor or in comparable position.
Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Commerce. Economics, Business Administration, Business management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Certificate in any of the following: Part II of the certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination, Part II of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from recognized Institution;
Membership to Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body;
Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer application skills;
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Key Skills and Competencies
Supervisory skills
Communication skills team player time management
People management skills
Creative and innovative
Interpersonal skills
Technological awareness
Conflict management skills
Report writing
Values and Personal Attributes
Professionalism
Transparency
Accountability
Impartiality
Integrity
Resilience
Agility