Chief Internal Auditor at Kericho County

Job Description

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A prosperous county in economic, social and political development with residents enjoying high quality of life. MISSION To foster equitable and sustained socio-economic development through effective and efficient mobilization and utilization of available resources. ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS The county is composed of six Constituencies, 15 administrative divisions namely: Ainamoi,Belgut, Kabianga, Bureti, Roret, Cheborge, Sigowet and Soin. Other Admibnistrative Divisions are: Kunyak, Chilchila, Kamasian, Kipkelion, Londiani, Sorget and Chepseon. These are further su-devided into 85 locations that are further sub-divided into sub-locations. It covers an area of2, sq. km.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Evaluation and implementation of audit reports; Reviewing audit working papers; Ensuring maintenance of high audit standards within the unit and adherence to plans, budgets and work schedules; Ensuring compliance with existing regulations, instructions and procedures in financial and other operations; Verifying and pre-auditing of annual appropriation accounts, statement of assets and liabilities, funds accounts and annual audited statements prepared by the Accounting Officer for submission to the Controller and Auditor General; Liaising with accounting officers on matters raised by Controller and Auditor General; Carrying out investigations and head special audit tasks; and viii. Prepare annual audit reports/ returns.

Requirements for Appointment 

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-

Be in a possession of CPA Part III or CIA Part IV g and have served in the grade of Senior Internal Auditor for at least three years;

OR

Have served for four years as Senior Internal Auditor and have passed CPA Part II or CIA Part III;

OR

Have served for four years as Senior Internal Auditor and in possession of a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting/ Finance) option and in addition be in possession of Post graduate Diploma in Internal Auditing or its equivalent. Attended a two weeks Supervisory Skills Course from a recognised institution Have demonstrated .wide administrative capabilities and high degree of professional competence in managing internal audit activities; and Be a person of high integrity, a team leader and result oriented