Director – Internal Audit 1 Post at Busia County

Job Description Busia County Public Service Board seeks to professionally deliver service to the people of Busia with integrity and dedication through well trained competent and skilled man powern In all these achievements, she has derived her support and strength in God in whom she has always put trust and who she acknowledges never fails her. Her family has been by her side for support and encouragementAdvert No. CPSB/54/Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for efficient and effective organization, co-ordination, control and supervision of all audit or administrative functions in the County.Communicating plans of engagement and resource requirements for the internal audit function.Reviewing compliance with existing laws, regulations, policies, plans and procedures, accounting pronouncements and contractual obligations;Secretary to the County Audit Committee;Developing internal audit strategies, policies, systems and procedures;Coordinating programmed and ad hoc audits of operations and activities of the County to monitor and evaluate use of the resources;Developing and executing a risk-based Internal Audit PlanAssessing the operational effectiveness of the design and functioning of controls and processesAdvising the County on best practices regarding the internal controls, systems and governance processes;Formulating actionable and value-added recommendations and monitor progress of implementation of action plans;Designing, developing and updating internal audit work plans, audit programmes and audit manual;Ascertaining the reliability of management data systems developed within the County.Facilitating periodic review of internal control systems to ensure their adequacy to prevent errors and irregularities;Evaluating measures put in place by management to ensure that the County’s assets are accounted for and safeguarded from losses of all kind;Monitoring and appraising performance of Internal Audit staff in line with quality standards and workprocesses to ensure the achievement of the departmental objectives and recommend operating improvements;Reviewing risk management process and its implementation across the County to embed a proactive approach in identification of risks.Monitoring implementation of all policies and procedures to ensure that all decisions made adhere to regulations and set standards; Requirements and competencies for Appointment For appointment to this post a candidate must; – Be a Kenyan citizen.Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management (Accounting or Finance option); Economics or Commerce from a recognized institution.Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Commerce or other relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants Examination, CPA (K);A member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners; and in good standing.Have served in the Public Sector for at least three years at the grade of Deputy Internal Auditor or private sector for a minimum period of ten yearsA certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than Six or its recognized equivalent;Be conversant with the provisions of the Public Financial Management Act.Have demonstrated wide administrative capabilities and high degree of competence managing the audit function at a high level including the ability to device, develop and implement strategic corporate and operational audit plans;Proficiency in Computer Application Skills relevant to financial management from a recognized institution