SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR I

Location
Rest of Kenya
Salary
105,001 - 150,000
Posted
12 Mar 2019
Closes
12 Mar 2019
Job role
Audit, Internal audit
The County Assembly Service Board of Taita Taveta Invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the above position.
  • Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
  • Experience Level: Senior level
  • Experience Length: 5 years


Job Description

TERMS: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR I (CASB 9) GROSS SALARY 127,747 - ONE POSITION

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and controlling of Internal audit services within the County Assembly.

• Establishing the risk based audit plans consistent with the Audit Board's objectives.

• Communicating plans of engagement and resource requirements for the internal audit function.

• Evaluating risk exposure relating to achievement of the organization's strategic objectives.

• Evaluating the reliability and integrity of information and the means used to identify measure, classify, and report such Information.

• Evaluating operations or programs to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether the operations or programs are being carried out as planned,

• Playing a key role in maintaining a strong control environment and supporting initiatives that improve performance.

• Perform financial, operational and information systems audit.

• Attending meetings with auditees to develop an understanding of business processes;

• Providing ad hoc advice and guidance to managers and staff at all levels, sometimes by delivering courses and training sessions;

• Performing risk assessments on key business activities and using this information to guide on the effectiveness of the organization's risk management processes;

• Anticipating emerging issues through research and interviews and deciding how best to deal with them;

• Evaluating the quality of performance of external auditors and the degree of coordination with internal audit;

• Performing consulting and advisory services related to governance, risk management and control as appropriate for the organization.

• Agreeing recommendations with relevant staff members to make improvements to operations and helping to secure backing for them in meetings;

• Evaluating the systems established to ensure compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations which could have a significant impact on the organization;

• Evaluating the means of safeguarding assets and, as appropriate, verifying the existence of such assets.

• Reporting significant risk exposures and control issues, including fraud risks, governance Issues, and other matters needed or requested by the Board.

• Evaluating specific operations at the request of the Board or management, as appropriate.

Requirements for appointment

A Bachelor's degree (Accounting or Finance option). Master's degree will be an added advantage.

• Possess CPA part II or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

• Have at least five (5) years practical working experience in Auditing and in a well-established organization. Experience in auditing public sector will be an added advantage. Must meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya. 2010.

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