Senior Auditor Job at Kakamega County

Job Group “L”
3 Positions

An Officer at this level will report to the Chief Auditor and will be deployed to any of the Audit zonal offices.

Senior Auditor Job Responsibilities

• Preparation of audit engagement and work plans, programmes and budgets;
• Reviewing internal control systems on financial and other operations of the County Government;
• Preparation of Audit Reports and follow up on action taken;
• Supervising staff including those on the job training and maintaining high audit standards and general discipline.
• Vouching and verification of sample transactions and reporting observations and findings as required;
• Reviewing audit working papers for audit assignments
• Reviewing records of proceedings of entry and exit meetings;
• Reviewing budgetary controls and periodical financial returns;
• Physical verification of assets, supplies and stores and confirmation with relevant records kept and maintained
• Carrying out spot-checks to ensure compliance with procedures and regulations; and
• Any other work assigned from time to time.

Requirements for the Senior Auditor Job

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Part II or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part II or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution
• Have served in the grade of Internal Auditor I or comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years and shown merit and ability; and
• Demonstrate a high degree of competence in internal audit work performance, results and be of mintegrity and a team player;

Terms of Service-Permanent and Pensionable

NOTE: APPLICANTS FOR THE ABOVE POSITIONS ARE REQUIRED TO GET CLEARANCE FROM THE UNDERLISTED ORGANISATIONS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER SIX OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA 2010:-

1. Kenya Revenue Authority
2. Higher Education Loans Board
3. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
4. Criminal Investigation Department

Copies of these clearances MUST be attached to the application documents.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, and any other supporting documents to:

THE SECRETARY/CEO
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O. BOX 458-50100
KAKAMEGA

The position applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.

Kakamega County residents will be required to indicate their Sub-County and Ward of residence in the application.

Hand delivered applications can be submitted at the County Public Service Board’s Reception located at

Former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ 2nd Floor on or before 17th August, 2018.

All applications should reach this office on or before 17th August, 2018.

County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer

Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
NOTE: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted