Director of Audit

The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) is an independent Office established under Article 229 of the
Constitution of Kenya. The Office is charged with the primary oversight role of ensuring accountability in the use of public resources within the three arms of government (the Legislature, the Judiciary and the
Executive) as well as the Constitutional Commissions, Independent Office and any entity that is funded from public funds.
Pursuant to Article 252 (1) (c) of the Constitution, the Office seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff from the external market to fill the following positions:-

Director of Audit

Purpose

Reporting to the Deputy Auditor – General, the incumbents will be deployed to head an Audit Division in National or County Government. He / She may also be deployed in the Specialized Audit Department to head Performance Audit, Forensic Audit Clients, IT Systems Audit or assigned any other duty or responsibility the Office may deem appropriate.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Auditing of Accounts of various National Government Sectors and County Governments including
Public Entities within those Sectors or Counties.
• Oversee the development of Annual Audit Plans and assist audit staff in the planning, organizing, directing and monitoring Audit operations.
• Responsible for efficient and effective organization, co-ordination, control and supervision of all audit or administrative functions in the Sector/County.
• Responsible for development and discipline for all officers in the Division.

Requirements for Appointment

Suitable candidates MUST have the following minimum qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University preferably in Social Sciences or other fields relevant to the audit function such as Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics,
Statistics, Computer Science, Law, Business Administration, Public Administration or other relevant disciplines.
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or any other relevant and related field OR
A registered member of a relevant professional body such as ICPAK, ACCA, IIA, CISA, ICFE
• At least 10 years’ experience in Audit, five (5) of which must be at a senior management level in a sizeable organization
• Shown outstanding competence in managing the audit function or other responsibilities at a senior level, matched with broad experience and knowledge of public sector financial management, policies and goals.
• Demonstrated a high degree of administrative capability required for the responsibilities at the level of Director of Audit.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Information Technology
• Additional relevant expertise (e.g. Forensic, Performance Audit, Value for Money and IT systems
Audit) will be an added advantage.