Audit Associate II Job in Kenya - Government

The Office of the Auditor - General (OAG) is an Independent Office established under Article 229 of the Constitution of Kenya. 

The Office is charged with the primary oversight role of ensuring accountability in the use of public resources within the three arms of government (the Legislature, the Judiciary and the Executive) as well as the Constitutional Commissions, Independent Office and any entity that is funded from public funds.

Pursuant to Article 252 (1) (c) of the Constitution, the Office seeks to externally recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following position:-

Audit Associate II
KENAO Scale 10

Duties and Responsibilities
 
Audit Associate II will be responsible for:-
  • Auditing and assurance work of prescribed scope and complexity which will include financial audit, specialized audit, and audit of National and County Government entities, State agencies and State Corporations among other entitites;
  • Obtaining an in-depth understanding of each business or function being audited, identification and assessment of risks;
  • Preparing documentation such as working papers, planning memorandum and audit program.
Requirements for Appointment
 
To be appointed as an Audit Associate II one must:-
  • Have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university preferably but not limited to the following areas: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Law, Environmental Management, Engineering and Social Sciences;
  • Demonstrate good knowledge of IT;
  • Have good communication skills both written and Oral.
How to Apply

Applications together with a detailed resume, scanned copies of the applicants’ professional and academic Certificates, other testimonials and National Identification card should be submitted. 

The application must have the daytime telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees from the applicant’s previous employers. 

Hard copies will not be accepted.

The application should be submitted to auditassociate2015@oagkenya.go.ke on or before 13 February 2015, and addressed to:

Auditor - General
Office of the Auditor General
P. O. Box 30084-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

The Office of the Auditor-General is an equal opportunities employer and seeks to have diversity in workforce in line with the Constitution. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.