Principal Internal Auditors Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

The Kenya School of Government was established by the Kenya School of Government Act, 2012.

The mandate of the School is to provide training, consultancy and research services designed to  inform public policy, promote national development and standards of competence, and integrity in the Public Service.

The School is inviting applications from suitable candidates to fill the following positions:

Principal Internal Auditors

Gross Salary Range: KShs 86,906 - 113,231
2  Positions

KIA 5
 
Reporting to Internal Audit Manager the principal Internal Auditor will undertake audit duties/assignments covering the full range of the School’s services and those of the School's external clients, with the objective of ensuring that the audit function is undertaken efficiently, effectively and economically, conducted in a professional manner and in compliance with the School’s Policy

He will be in charge of the daily monitoring and supervision of Auditors as directed by the Internal Audit Manager.

The post holder will be required, as part of his job, to travel and visit other Campuses.

The officer will be required to take charge of a complex audit assignments including auditing of annual accounts ,compiling reports of audit findings and will responsible for supervision of audit staff.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensure audit function is performed in an efficient and effective manner through the utilization of current audit techniques
  • Ensure that adequate controls are built into systems to ensure production of professional reports
  • Ensure that audit staff are adequately instructed and supervised
  • Prepare routine reports on assignments undertaken for submission to the Audit manager.
  • Establish and maintain sound working relationships with all departments and staff.
  • To maintain, at all times, the confidentiality of any information obtained in the discharge of the duties
  • To maintain an up-to-date knowledge and current developments in audit environment and continuously assess their impact on the audit environment.

Qualifications and experience
  • Master’s in Business Administration accounting/Auditing option
  • Bachelor of Commerce Accounting/Auditing option
  • Registered with the Institute of Internal Auditors or member ICPAK
  • Must have demonstrated wide administrative capability and high degree of professional competence in managing internal audit activities.
  • A person of high integrity, a team leader and results oriented

How to Apply

These vacancies are on permanent and pensionable terms.

Pension is contributory (15% of basic salary by employer and 7.5% by employee).

Inpatient and Outpatient medical care is provided.

Applications should reach Kenya School of Government, Nairobi on or before 21st March 2014.

Director General
Kenya School of Government
P.O. Box 23030-00604
Lower Kabete


KSG is an equal opportunity employer.


Female and people with disabilities who qualify are encouraged to apply.