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Duties and Responsibilities
Overseeing the development of Annual Audit Plans and assist audit staff to plan, organize, direct and monitor audit operations.
Efficient and effective organization, co-ordination, control and supervision of all audit or administrative functions in the County.
Secretary to the Audit Committee.
Developing new initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiencies and assess compliance with county policies, procedures and regulations.
Preparing periodical reports for the county audit committee regarding the reliance of existing internal control systems.
Ensuring timely and accurate audits are submitted and sign off the audit reports.
Preparing annual plans and audit programmes to guide the operations of Audit in the County.
Preparation and implementation of strategic objectives and carrying out independent assessments of development operational risks to ensure efficient and effective use of county resources.
Analysing the impact of Audit policies and regulations.
Setting and maintaining professional audit standards.
Preparation and implementation of performance contracts, work plans and appraisal systems for the section staff.
Instituting operational accountability and overseeing finance and asset management of the audit section.
Requirement for Appointment
Must have served in the grade of Deputy Director, Internal Audit Services Job Group ‘Q’ in the public service for minimum period of three (3) years.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or any other equivalent qualification
Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) III or Certified Public Accountant of Kenya CPA (K) III or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; or Certificate in any of the following; Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA) or Forensic Auditing from a recognized institution;
Registered with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing;
Have demonstrated wide administrative capabilities and a high degree of competence in managing the audit function at a high level including the ability to device, develop and implement strategic corporate and operational audit plans;
Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;