Republic of Kenya
The Judiciary
The Judicial Service Commission
The Judicial Service Commission of
Kenya hereby invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and
self-motivated candidates with proven track record for the following positions
in the Judiciary.
1. Director, Audit & Risk Management
(1 Post)
The Director will report to the JSC
Audit, Governance and Risk Management Committee and the Chief Justice
functionally and the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary administratively.
He/She will be responsible for
planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and controlling of Audit and Risk
Management Services in the Judiciary and the Judicial Service Commission.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- In consultation with the management, prepare a
risk based annual audit plan to be approved by the JSC Audit, Governance
and Risk Management Committee;
- Providing effective and efficient Secretarial
services to the JSC Audit, Governance and Risk Management Committee;
- Liaising with the Chief Registrar of the
Judiciary on matters related to functions, funding and recommendations of
the JSC Audit, Governance and Risk Management Committee;
- Reviewing and appraising the efficiency and
effectiveness, adequacy and application of the system of internal controls
to mitigate risks and recommend remedial actions;
- Provide leadership, develop, train, coach,
motivate and evaluate audit and risk management staff to achieve their
highest levels of performance;
- Reviewing audit findings with auditees,
appraise management and report to the JSC Audit, Governance and Risk
Management Committee; and
- Carry out investigations and special audits as
requested by management, JSC or red flags noted.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate must:-
- Have a Bachelor's degree in Auditing,
Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science,
Business Administration or other relevant disciplines;
- Have a Master's degree in Auditing,
Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science,
Business Administration or other relevant disciplines;
- Have a minimum of Ten (10) years’ experience
in Audit & Risk Management or related field, seven (7) years of which
must be at a Senior level;
- Be a Certified Public Accountant or Certified
Internal Auditor or Certified Information Systems Auditor;
- Be a member of Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors or
Institute of Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA);
- Having undertaken a Strategic Leadership
Development Program lasting not less than six (6) weeks will be an added
advantage;
- Have broad knowledge and experience in Public
sector financial management and policies;
- Be proficient in Computer applications; and
- Have good personality and high integrity.
2. Deputy Director, Audit & Risk
Management
(1 Post)
The Deputy Director will report to the Director, Audit & Risk Management.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assisting the Director in the efficient
planning, organization, control and supervision of the Audit and Risk
Management Directorate;
- Co-ordinate preparation of a risk based annual
audit plan to be approved by the JSC Audit, Governance and Risk Management
Committee;
- Review of audit plans and programmes in
consultation with the Director, Audit and Risk Management;
- Reviewing audit findings with auditees and
prepare final audit reports;
- Maintaining an accurate and up to date
database of audit findings, recommendations and implementation rate; and
- In consultation with the Director, co-ordinate
investigations and special audits as requested by management, JSC or red
flags noted.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate must:-
- Have a Bachelor's degree in Auditing,
Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science,
Business Administration or other relevant disciplines;
- Have a Master's degree in Auditing,
Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science,
Business Administration or other relevant disciplines;
- Have a minimum of Ten (10) years’ experience
in Audit/System & Risk Management or related field, six (6) years of
which must be at a senior level;
- Be a Certified Public Accountant or Certified
Internal Auditor or Certified Information Systems Auditor;
- Be a member of Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors or
Institute of Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA);
- Having undertaken a Strategic Leadership
Development Program lasting not less than six (6) weeks will be an added
advantage;
- Have broad knowledge and experience in Public
sector financial management and policies;
- Be proficient in Computer applications; and
- Have good personality and high integrity.
3. Assistant Director, Audit & Risk
Management
(1 Post)
The Assistant Director will report to
the Deputy Director, Audit & Risk Management
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Management and coordination of various audit
and risk management activities and assignments;
- Carrying out annual risk assessment and
preparation of annual audit work plan and budget;
- Review of audit plans, programmes and budgets;
- Reviewing draft audit reports and working
papers;
- Ensuring maintenance of high audit standards,
adherence to plans, budgets and work schedules;
- Evaluating and ensuring the implementation of
internal audit reports;
- Verifying and pre-auditing of Annual Financial
Statements prepared for submission to the Office of Auditor General and
other reports to be submitted to statutory bodies;
- Carry out investigations on irregularities
identified or reported on in audit reports or by management or any other
source;
- Head special audit tasks that may be appointed
from time to time; and
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual audit
and risk management reports/returns.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate must:-
- Have a Bachelor's degree in Auditing,
Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science,
Business Administration or other relevant disciplines;
- Have a Master's degree in Auditing,
Accounting/Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science,
Business Administration or other relevant disciplines;
- Have a minimum of Ten (10) years’ experience
in Audit & Risk Management or related field, four (4) years of which
must be at a senior level;
- Be a Certified Public Accountant or Certified
Internal Auditor or Certified Information Systems Auditor;
- Be a member of Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors or
Institute of Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA);
- Having undertaken a Strategic Leadership
Development Program lasting not less than six (6) weeks will be an added
advantage;
- Have broad knowledge and experience in Public
sector financial management and policies;
- Be proficient in Computer applications; and
- Have good personality and high integrity.
4. Principal Internal Auditor
(1 Post)
The Principal Internal Auditor will report to the Assistant Director, Audit & Risk Management.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Identifying activities subject to audit
coverage, evaluating their significance and assessing the degree of risk
inherent in terms of the audit costs involved;
- Preparation of audit plans, programmes and
budgets;
- Reviewing draft audit reports and working
papers;
- Evaluation and follow up on implementation of
audit reports;
- Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of
internal control systems;
- Verifying and pre-auditing of Annual Financial
Statements prepared for submission to the Office of Auditor General and
other reports to be submitted to statutory bodies;
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual audit
and risk management reports/returns; and
- Carry out investigations on irregularities
identified or reported on in audit reports or by management or any other
source.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate must:-
- Have a Bachelor's degree in Auditing,
Accounting, Finance , Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer
Science, Business Administration or other relevant disciplines;
- Have a Master's degree in Auditing,
Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science,
Business Administration or other relevant disciplines;
- Have a minimum of Ten (10) years’ experience
in Audit/System & Risk Management or related field, three (3) years of
which must be at a senior lever;
- Be a Certified Public Accountant or Certified
Internal Auditor;
- Be a member of Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors;
- Having undertaken a Senior Management Course
lasting not less than four (4) weeks will be an added advantage;
- Have broad knowledge and experience of Public
sector financial management & policies;
- Be proficient in Computer applications; and
- Have good personality and high integrity.
5. Chief Internal Auditor
(3 Posts)
The Chief Internal Auditor will
report to the Principal Internal Auditor.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Preparation of audit plans, programmes and
budgets;
- Ensuring maintenance of high audit standards,
adherence to plans, budgets and work schedules;
- Reviewing audit reports and working papers;
- Evaluation and implementation of audit reports;
- Ensuring compliance with existing regulations,
instructions and procedures in financial and other operations;
- Verifying and pre-auditing of Annual Financial
Statements prepared for submission to the Office of Auditor General;
- Carry out investigations and head special
audit tasks; and
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual audit
and risk management reports/returns.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate must:-
- Have a Bachelor's degree in Auditing,
Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science,
Business Administration or other relevant disciplines;
- Master's degree in Auditing, Accounting,
Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business
Administration or other relevant disciplines will be an added advantage;
- Have a minimum of Seven (7) years’ experience
in Audit/System & Risk Management or related field;
- Be a Certified Public Accountant or Certified
Internal Auditor;
- Be a member of Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors;
- Having undertaken a Senior Management Course
lasting not less than four (4) weeks will be an added advantage;
- Be proficient in Computer applications; and
- Have good personality and high integrity.
6. Senior Internal Auditor
(3 Posts)
The Senior Internal Auditor will
report to the Chief Internal Auditor
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Preparation of audit plans, programmes and
budgets;
- Reviewing internal control systems and other
operations;
- Ensuring economy, efficiency and effectiveness
in financial and operating systems;
- Verifying the existence and safety of assets;
- Preparing draft audit reports and submit to
the immediate supervisor for review;
- Follow up with management on action taken to
implement audit recommendations;
- Supervising staff in the team; and
- Maintenance of high audit standards and general
discipline.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate must:-
- Have a Bachelor's degree in Auditing,
Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science,
Business Administration or other relevant disciplines;
- Have a minimum of Five (5) years’ experience
in Audit/System & Risk Management or related field in a Public or
Private sector;
- Be a Certified Public Accountant or Certified
Internal Auditor or Certified Information Systems Auditor;
- Be a member of Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors;
- Having undertaken a Management Course lasting
not less than four (4) weeks will be an added advantage;
- Be proficient in Computer applications; and
- Have good personality and high integrity.
7. Senior Internal Auditor (ICT)
(1 Post)
The Senior Internal Auditor (ICT)
will report to the Chief Internal Auditor
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Preparation of audit plans, programmes and
budgets for audit of IT systems;
- Reviewing of Security and Risk Management of
Information Systems;
- Reviewing of implementation of Information
systems and processes;
- Application of IT control reviews;
- Minor maintenance of Information,
Communication & Technology Equipment in the Directorate; and
- Training of staff on IT systems audit.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate must:-
- Have a Bachelor's degree in Auditing,
Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science,
Business Administration or other relevant disciplines;
- Have a minimum of Five (5) years’ experience
in Audit/System & Risk Management or related field;
- Be a Certified Information Systems Auditor;
- Be a member of Information Systems Audit and
Control Association (ISACA);
- Having undertaken a Management Course lasting
not less than four (4) weeks will be an added advantage; and
- Have good personality and high integrity.
8. Internal Auditor I
(3 Posts)
The Internal Auditor I will be
responsible to the Senior Internal Auditor
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Executing audit programmes;
- Collecting audit evidence;
- Reviewing internal control systems in
operation;
- Verifying the existence and safety of assets;
- Preparation of draft audit reports;
- Reviewing budgetary controls on the issuance
of authority to incur expenditure and commitments; and
- Ensuring completeness and accuracy of records
and reports.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate must:-
- Have a Bachelor's degree in Auditing,
Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science,
Business Administration or other relevant disciplines;
- Have a minimum of Three (3) years’ experience
in Audit/System & Risk Management or related field;
- Be a Certified Public Accountant or Certified
Internal Auditor;
- Be a member of Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors;
- Having undertaken a Supervisory Course lasting
not less than two (2) weeks will be an added advantage;
- Be proficient in Computer applications; and
- Have good personality and high integrity.
9. Internal Auditor I (ICT)
(1 Post)
The Internal Auditor I (ICT) will
report to the Senior Internal Auditor
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Executing audit programmes on IT systems;
- Collecting audit evidence;
- Reviewing of Security and Risk Management of
Information Systems;
- Reviewing of implementation of Information
systems and processes;
- Application of IT control reviews; and
- Minor maintenance of Information Communication
Technology Equipment in the Directorate.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate must:-
- Have a Bachelor's degree in Auditing,
Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science,
Business Administration or other relevant disciplines;
- Have a minimum of Three (3) years’ experience
in Audit/System & Risk Management or related field;
- Be a Certified Information Systems Auditor;
- Be a member of Information Systems Audit and
Control Association (ISACA);
- Having undertaken a Supervisory lasting not
less than two (2) weeks will be an added advantage; and
- Have good personality and high integrity.
10. Internal Auditor II
(3 Posts)
The Internal Auditor II will report
to the Internal Auditor I
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Reviewing internal control systems in
operation and report on any weakness;
- Undertaking specific audit assignments and
preparing detailed audit observations and reports as required by his/her
superior; and
- Reviewing budgetary controls on issuance of
authority to incur expenditure and commitments.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate must:-
- Have a Bachelor's degree in Auditing,
Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science,
Business Administration or other relevant disciplines;
- Be a Certified Public Accountant or Certified
Internal Auditor or Certified Information Systems Auditor;
- Be a member of Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors or
Institute of Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA);
and
- Be proficient in Computer applications.
Salary / Benefits
A competitive remuneration package in addition to other benefits will be offered to the successful candidate(s).
If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself proactive, self driven and up to the challenge, please submit your application to the Judiciary jobs website: jobs.judiciary.go.ke on or before 30th September, 2015.
You are required to attach detailed curriculum vitae, including daytime telephone contact, copies of
academic and professional transcripts, certificates and testimonials.
Note:
a. Please do not apply for these
positions if you do not have the required qualifications and experience as per
the advertisement.
b. Only short listed candidates shall
be contacted and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
c. Please note, hard copy
applications will not be accepted.
The Judicial Service Commission is an
equal opportunity employer