Senior Internal Auditor Job Vacancy

The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) was established by The Government of Kenya through the Anti-Doping Act No. 5 of 2016, with its powers vested in a Board, headed by a Chairman.
The key mandate of the Agency is to carry out Anti-Doping Education / Sensitization Campaigns and Doping Tests.
The Agency invites applications from suitable individuals to fill the following vacant position:
Senior Internal Auditor
Vacancy No. ADAK/1/4/2016
Number of Posts: One (1)
Grade ADAK 6
Salaries Scale: 86,700 – 120,000
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
(i) Developing and reviewing operational and management systems, policies and guidelines;
(ii) Overseeing the development and implementation of fraud investigation strategy;
(iii) Developing and overseeing implementation of risk assessment framework;
(iv) Developing and reviewing audit techniques and procedures;
(v) Developing and reviewing internal controls;
(vi) Developing audit plans, setting targets and budgets;
(vii) Publishing audit reports;

(viii) Interpreting prevailing policies for sound auditing principles, practices and control;
(ix) Preparing and submitting audit reports to the Audit and Compliance Committee;
(x) Reporting on implementation of annual audit work plans to the Audit and Compliance Committee;
(xi) Providing Secretariat Services to the Audit and Compliance Committee; and
(xii) Evaluating and documenting audit evidence.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-
(i) Have served in the grade of Assistant Manager, Internal Audit for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable position in the public service;
(ii) Have Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Accounting option); Commerce (Finance option); Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(iii) Have Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Business Administration (Finance); Business Administration (Accounting); Master of Science in Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(iv) Have Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(v) Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) from a recognized institution;
(vi) Be a Certified Information System Auditors (C.I.S.A) from a recognized Institution;
(vii) Be Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
(viii) Have Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
(ix) Have outstanding professional competence in audit work as reflected in work performance and results.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in the above positions are expected to fulfill the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya, 2010.
They must obtain and submit with their application copies of clearance certificates from the following organizations:
i. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
ii. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
iii. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
iv. Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
v. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Those fulfilling the requirements of the positions should submit their applications quoting the vacancy and Vacancy No. on the envelope.
The application to be accompanied with a detailed c.v and all relevant testimonials stating the current position, current remuneration, postal address, telephone and email contacts.
Applicants are also expected to provide email, telephone and postal contacts of three references. All applications should reach the Chief Executive Officer on or before 5th December, 2016
Applications should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Ant-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK)
P.O Box 66458- 00800
Nairobi.
OR
by hand delivery during official working hours (8.30 a.m. to 5.00p.m) to the Agency’s offices at Parklands Plaza, 6th Floor Muthithi Road / Chiromo Lane Junction.
Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.
Potential male and female candidates with physical challenges are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted