Director Internal Audit

vihigaKE

full-time

bachelor

5 months ago11/11/202312/11/2023

- closed

Duties and responsibilities

  • Head the day- to-day activities of the internal audit directorate of the County Government;
  • Co-ordinate the implementation of the Internal Control Framework to streamline Internal Control Framework to streamline Internal Control and Risk Management systems in the County Government;
  • Review the internal control framework and consistently ensure its compliance;
  • Co-ordinate and facilitate the development and implementation of the formal Risk Management Framework;
  • Co-ordinate departmental audits, document audit procedures, developing criteria, review and analyze evidence and document processes and procedures;
  • Identify, develop and document audit issues and recommendations;
  • Co-ordinate and liase with external auditors to ensure external audits and financial reporting processes are efficient and effective;
  • Conduct appropriate governance and performance assessment exercises so as to streamline the County’s performance and governance processes;
  • Lead in the development of the County Audit Charter and Annual Work plan;
  • Perform any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Core Competencies

  • Have excellent report writing skills;
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Have a practical knowledge of computer systems, including internet navigation, CAATs and various Microsoft office applications;
  • Be a team player and strategic thinker;
  • Have sound leadership and management skills;
  • Be self – driven and able to work within tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

  • Served for cumulative ten (10) years, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Internal Auditor,
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business
  • Management, Business Administration, Economics or any other relevant field;
  • Must be in possession of CPA(K)/ACCA and registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya (IAA-K) in good standing;
  • A certified Senior Management Course from a recognizes institution will be an added advantage;
  • Must have a relevant Master’s Degree;
  • Well conversant with Public Financial Management Laws and Regulations;
  • Must satisfy the provisions of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application with copies of their National Identity/passport, Academic & Professional certificates and current Chapter Six compliance certificates to the undersigned on or before 30th day of November, 2022. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

SECRETARY/CEO VIHIGA COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O BOX 880-50300
MARAGOLI. 

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