The Kenya Public Policy
Research and Analysis Institute (KIPPRA) is charged with the mandate of
providing quality public policy advice to the Government of Kenya, private
sector and other stakeholders in order to contribute to the achievement of
national long-term development goals.
KIPPRA contributes to
improved public policy making and implementation process through: Conducting
objective public policy research and analysis; informing and providing advice
during the policy-making process; building capacity of the Government of Kenya
and other partners to absorb, undertake and analyze public policy;
strengthening working modalities with the Government of Kenya and other
stakeholders.
Internal Auditor
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the
Senior Risk and Internal Audit Officer in carrying out regular audits in
line with the Audit work plan of the Institute departmental operations
- Carry out
technical audit of projects, programmes and practices to ensure compliance
with standards and benchmarks
- Ensure
compliance with the Internal Audit Charter, Public Finance Management Act,
2015 and Regulations and any other guidelines issued from time to time by
the Government and the Institute of Internal Auditors
- Prepare audit
reports for review by the Senior Risk and Internal Audit Officer
- Delivery from
planning to completion of the programme of work set out by the Senior Risk
and Internal Audit Officer as part of the continuous auditing element of
the Internal Audit Plan
- Update the
status of the previous internal and external findings on a quarterly
basis, auditing resolved issues and preparing the quarterly status report
for review by the Senior Risk and Internal Audit Officer
- Timely delivery
of professional written draft reports and practical value added
recommendations on issues arising during audit work
- Be a champion
in driving a policy of best practice with a focus on continuous
improvement and awareness across the Institute with respect to internal
control, risk and corporate governance
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business administration, Master’s degree
will be an added advantage
- At least 5
years’ experience in Management, Financial and ICT audits
- Certified
Public Accountant final-CPA (K)
- Experience in
using computerized auditing and accounting applications, risk management
and internal controls
- Membership to a
professional body
Key Competencies
- Ability to
plan, work and execute projects with minimum supervision and to complete
work within required deadlines
- Demonstrate
excellent analytical skills
- Demonstrated
high levels of initiative, autonomy, adaptability, maturity and sound
judgment
- Excellent
communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively
with all levels of management and staff
- Public sector
audit experience and an understanding of the regulatory environment
How to Apply
Applications with a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of certificates/testimonials to be addressed and posted/hand delivered to:
Applications with a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of certificates/testimonials to be addressed and posted/hand delivered to:
Executive Director
Kenya Institute for Public
Policy Research and Analysis
2nd Floor, Bishops Garden
Towers, Bishops Road
P. O. Box 56445 – 00200
Nairobi
Telephone: 254 20
4936000/0736 712724
OR Emailed to:
careers@kippra.or.ke
The deadline for applications
is 8th November 2016 by 5.00 p.m.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted
KIPPRA is an equal
opportunity employer
Persons with Disability are
encouraged to apply
