Nairobi City County Assembly Principal Internal Audit Jobs in Kenya
Duties and Responsibilities
The officer shall be responsible to the Clerk administratively and functionally to the Audit
Committee for efficient co- ordination and control of operations in the Internal Audit Department. Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: –
Formulation, implementation, interpretation and review of policies, rules, standards and procedures governing internal audit activity;
Development of the Internal Audit Charter, risk-based annual work plan and Internal Audit strategic plan;
Determining adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems;
Providing assurance that Assembly assets are properly utilized;
Ensuring that operations of Internal Audit functions are within the recognized national and international audit standards;
Secretary to the Audit committee;
A member of the management committee;
Overseeing the implementation of audit programmes;
Preparation and submission of quarterly and annual final audit reports;
Ensuring findings and recommendations arising from each internal audit assignment are promptly reported to the accounting officer and then Audit committee;
Establishing and maintaining a system to monitor the disposition of Audit results through follow up;
Ensuring maintenance of high standards of performance in the department;
Undertake institutional risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures;
Ensure conformance with code of ethics and standards;
Submission of the risk-based annual audit plan to the Audit Committee.
Appraising staff in the department;
Preparation and implementation of departmental budget proposals and procurement plans; and
Mentoring and coaching staff
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer
must have: –
Served in the grade of a Senior Internal Auditor for a minimum period of three (3) years;
A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution. A Masters Degree in any of the said disciplines will be an added advantage;
Be a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK) or Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) or
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification;
Member of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Institute of Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing;
Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Demonstrate integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, competence, due professional care, independence, merit and ability as reflected in work performance; and demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence.
How to Apply
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