Director Internal Audit Job at Bomet County

J/G CPSB 03

Terms of Service: Contract

Requirements for the Director Internal Audit Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance or any other equivalent qualification.
• A member of a professionally recognized institute
• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or their relevant equivalent qualification from an approved institution.
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
• Have minimum of 10 years of relevant experience working

Key competencies

• High degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of the auditing function;
• Personal integrity – a strong commitment to openness, honesty and inclusiveness demonstrating tolerance and a capacity to inspire trust in others;
• Personal responsibility – the willingness to accept responsibility for own actions and outcomes.
• A thorough understanding of county government goals, policies and programmes and the ability to translate them to the auditing function.

Director Internal Audit Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Officer Public Service, he or she will be responsible for:

• 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
• Analyzing 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.

How to Apply

Applications can only be submitted online on or before 6th November, 2018 through Bomet County Public Service Board recruitment portal, www.cpsbbomet.net or from a link in Bomet County website, www.bomet.go.ke

Manual applications will not be accepted.

The Secretary/CEO

Public Service Board

P.O. Box 605-20400

BOMET

Documents for purposes of complying with chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010, will be required from those shortlisted

‘The county government of Bomet is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply’.