Audit Manager 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:-

Manager Audit

KENAO Scale 5

Duties and Responsibilities
 
Manager Audit will be responsible for-:
  • A large Sector/subdivision which may comprise of a number of teams responsible for several Ministries/Department, State Corporations, National and County Governments among other entities;
  • Ensuring the completeness and accuracy of all accounts, reports or other correspondence emanating from his/her Sector/sub-division;
  • Efficient and effective co-ordination, control and supervision of the sector/sub-division, as well as staff development and discipline;
  • He/she may also be deployed in the Performance and Forensic Audit sub-divisions;
  • Any other duty or responsibility that may be assigned by the Office from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
 
To be appointed as a Manager Audit, one must:-
  • Have Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related field;
  • Have a Business related Bachelor’s Degree or any other audit function related degree from a recognized University;
  • Be a qualified accountant and a registered member of a relevant professional body such as ICPAK, ACCA, IIA, CISA, ICFE;
  • Have at least 7 years’ experience in Audit, three (3) of which must be at management level in a sizeable organization;
  • Show outstanding competence in managing the audit function or other responsibilities at a senior level;
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Information Technology;
  • Relevant expertise in Forensic, Performance Audit, Value for Money and IT systems Audit will be an added advantage.
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 manageraudit2015@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.