Director – Internal Audit

ADVERT NO. 38/2024
Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in the grade of Senior Deputy Director or Deputy Director - Internal Audit for a minimum period of three (3)years;

OR

• Eight (8) years’ experience in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field majoring in Finance or Accounts, Statistics, Economics, Information Technology (IT), Computer Science or any other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s degree from a recognized Institution is an added advantage;
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA K) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA finalist) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA III) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is an added advantage;
• Membership to ICPAK or IIA in good standing;
• Certificate in Leadership Course or equivalent qualification lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Ensuring implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and work plans;
• Serving as the Secretary to the Audit Committee;
• Presenting audit reports to the Audit Committee;
• Developing and reviewing the Internal Audit Charter;
• Liaising with external audits;
• Providing assurance on the Commission’s Risk management processes;
• Reviewing and approving the adequacy of audit findings and recommendations;
• Obtaining management comments on the audit findings;
• Coordinating special audits;
• Ensuring compliance with established policies, plans, procedures and processes at the Commission;
• Leading the preparation and implementation of the internal audit budget; and
• Supervising and guiding employees in the Directorate for optimum performance.

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.328,006 – Kshs.416,568
• House Allowance: Kshs.60,000
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs.20,000
• Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
• Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
• Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance