Principal Internal Auditor

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ADVERT NO. NMC 008/23

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Determining whether management and financial systems of Corporation’s and recipient Project implementing organizations (PIO) are adequate for efficient and prudent use of funds;
• Reviewing and evaluating the Corporation’s accounting policies and administrative controls and report any significant weaknesses together with recommendations for improvement;
• Assisting in the usage of Corporation’s funds as per approved work plans and budgets in relation to the agreements between the Government of Kenya and various donors;
• Advising on possible improvements and/or corrective measures in any areas of weakness noted;
• Reviewing and developing action plans from the audit reports (internal and external for follow up);
• Assisting in developing and reviewing of Corporation’s audit manuals;
• Providing Guidance to Management on issues pertaining to Integrity and Ethics;
• Monitoring and Evaluating the Corporation’s Integrity & Ethics activities;
• Conducting Corruption Risk Analysis and advising Management on necessary interventions;
• Participating in the Corporation’s Corruption Prevention/Integrity Committee Meetings;

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least eight (8) years’ work experience, three (3) years of which must have been in supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Commerce, Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences and Social Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in business, Commerce, Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences and Social Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (C.I.S.A) from a recognized institution;
• Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK) or its equivalent professional body in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;

 Key Competencies and skills.

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Multitasking
• Analytical skills
• Accuracy
• Problem solving
• Time management