The National Commission for Science,
Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) is a State Corporation established under
the Science, Technology and Innovation Act of 2013.
To achieve this mandate the
Commission seeks to fill the following vacant position:
Internal Auditor
STIC Grade 10
Ref: NACOSTI/IA/STIC10/2015
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Internal Auditor will report to
the Commission on policy and strategic matters of the Commission, and to the
Director General/CEO on administrative and operational issues as specified in
the following duties and responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive loss and
waste prevention program
- Undertake a financial risk management analysis
- Liaising with law enforcement agencies and
professional organizations mandated to conduct investigations into
incidents of fraud and other irregularities
- Report to the Commission and advice the
Director general on internal audit control matters
- Preparing and submitting oral and written
reports of findings concerning scope of audit; financial position, source
and utilization of funds and make recommendations
- Assessing the effectiveness of internal
controls and degrees of compliance
- Develop, implement and evaluate internal
control framework for preventing and detecting fraud, theft,
misappropriation of funds and negligence
- Liaising with the Auditor General and ensure
follow up on the process of implementation of Internal and external audit
recommendations
- Prepare annual Internal Audit program for
approval by the Commission.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with options in
Auditing option, Accounting or Commerce from a university recognized in
Kenya.
In addition, candidates must have had
at least six (6) years experience, three (3) of which must have been in Senior
Management position in a public institution or private sector, demonstrable
knowledge in Financial Management Act and the Public Procurement And Disposal
Act.
Candidates who have obtained the following qualifications will have an added advantage:
Candidates who have obtained the following qualifications will have an added advantage:
- Masters degree in Commerce (Auditing,
Accounting or Finance options), Business Administration (Auditing option)
from a recognized institution or any other equivalent qualification from a
recognized Institution
- CPA (K) or equivalent professional
qualification
- Attended an Auditing/Risk Management course or
its equivalent from a recognized Institution• attended an auditing/risk
management course or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
- Be a Certified Internal Auditor
- Have a Certificate in Fraud examination
- Proficiency in ICT
- Good standing with a relevant professional
body
Key Competencies:
- Good knowledge of computerized financial
systems
- Good interpersonal skills
- Drive for results and achievements
How to Apply
Interested Candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their applications enclosing copies of updated Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates.
Interested Candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their applications enclosing copies of updated Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates.
Additionally, they should provide
names of three (3) referees one of whom must be an immediate or past
supervisor.
A copy of national identity card,
details of remuneration history and current contact must be provided.
Candidates shortlisted for interview for the three (3) posts of Directors (STIC 13) must further submit the following:
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal
Investigations Department (CID)
- Clearance letter from Higher Education Loans
Board (HELB)
- Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue
Authority (KRA)
- Report from an approved Credit Reference
Bureau (CRB)
- Clearance by the Ethics and Anti Corruption
Commission (EACC)
NB: Candidates with Degrees from Universities outside
Kenya must submit a Certificate of Equation and Recognition from the Commission
for University Education (CUE).
The successful Candidates for the positions of Directors – STIC Grade 13, will be engaged on a five (5) years Contract renewable for one further term of equivalent period..
Applications must clearly indicate the Reference (REF) of the vacancy (on the envelope and letter) and should be sent either by post to:-
The successful Candidates for the positions of Directors – STIC Grade 13, will be engaged on a five (5) years Contract renewable for one further term of equivalent period..
Applications must clearly indicate the Reference (REF) of the vacancy (on the envelope and letter) and should be sent either by post to:-
The Director General/CEO
National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation
P.O Box 30623 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Or
Hand-delivered to Utalii House, Utalii lane, off Uhuru Highway, 9th Floor, Room 902, to be received by Friday 2nd April 2015 at 5.00 p.m.
The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and all qualified Kenyans
are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Note: Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.