Internal Audit Assistant Director Job in Kenya

County Government of Kitui
 
Kitui County Public Service Board
 
Assistant Director, Internal Audit
 
One (1) Post

Job Group ‘P’ 

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Salary Scale: Ksh.77,527 x 3,877 – 81,404 x 4,070 – 85,474 x 4,274 – 89,748 x 4,487 – 94,235 x 4,712 – 98,947 x 4,947 – 103,894 p.m.
 
Terms of service: Permanent & Pensionable
 
Requirements for appointment
  • Be a Kenyan Citizen
  • Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than seven (7) years
  • Have a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or its approved equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
  • A relevant Masters degree will be an added advantage
  • Be registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) and in good standing.
  • Proficiency in relevant Computer applications
Duties and Responsibilities
 
The officer will head the internal Audit Unit and be responsible to the Chief Officer - Finance for efficient management of Internal Audit service in the county.

Duties and responsibilities will include:
  • Management of Internal Audit Services;
  • Maintaining a strong internal control environment and supporting initiatives that improve performance;
  • Undertaking Capacity building for staff at the County Level;
  • Establishing risk – based audit plans consistent with the County objectives;
  • Developing leading capabilities in terms of resources, methodology and technology;
  • Communicating plans of engagements and resource requirement for internal audit Function.
How to Apply:
 
All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the POSITION APPLIED FOR CLEARLY MARKED ON THE LEFT SIDE and addressed to:

The Secretary,
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 33-90200, Kitui

Important information to all Candidates
  • Remuneration package for persons serving in the Public Service of County Governments is as  advised by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission and is subject to review by the Commission from time to time.
  • Allowances and benefits shall be as determined and advised by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
  • Hand delivered applications can be dropped at the County Public Service Board offices located opposite KEFRI.
  • Applications should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board on or before Monday, 1st September 2014.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • All shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce original National Identity Cards, Certificates and Testimonials.

NB: All candidates should meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution and will be required to obtain clearance from relevant Agencies once shortlisted.