Internal Auditors at Office of the Controller of Budget
Republic of Kenya
The Office of the Controller of Budget is an independent Office established under Article 228 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Its core mandate is to oversee implementation of budgets of the National and County governments, approve withdrawals from the Consolidated Fund (Article 206), County Revenue Fund (Article 207), and, Equalisation Fund (Article 204); and report to the National Assembly and the Senate.
Pursuant to Article 252 (1) (c) of the Constitution, the Office seeks to recruit highly qualified and competent staff to fill the following vacant positions.
Position: Internal Auditor
Ref: COB – IA/COB 6
3 Posts
Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, the successful candidate will assist in implementing and reviewing internal control systems, internal audit policies, systems and procedures in line with audit work plans and report as required
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitoring the implementation of the internal control systems for the organization
- Implement and maintain internal audit policies, systems and procedures
- Implement the audit plan
- Prepare period/special audit reports
- Undertake internal audits in accordance with generally accepted international auditing standards
- Monitoring the organization’s compliance with statutes, government regulations and guidelines
- Any other relevant duties assigned by the Chief Internal Auditor
Requirements for the position:
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration , Economics, Commerce, Finance or its equivalent from a recognized University
- Must have at least 3 years relevant work experience
- Must be a Certified Public Accountant and a member of ICPAK or I.I.A
- Should be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya
- Must be conversant with audit of computerized environments
Additional Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Integrity
- Team Player
- Excellent computer skills
- Sound knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and policies
Terms and Conditions of Service: The successful candidates for the above positions will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on a three (3) years contract term renewable on satisfactory performance.
Qualified interested candidates should submit their applications quoting the job title and the job reference on both the envelope and the cover letter.
Enclose a detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating your current remuneration, e-mail and reliable daytime telephone contacts, together with copies of your certificates, testimonials and national identity card.
You should also give the names of two referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Controller of Budget
Bima House 12th Floor, Harambee Avenue.
P.O Box 35616-00100
Nairobi
The closing date is 12th April, 2014.
Only complete applications received by this deadline will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Office of the Controller of Budget is an equal opportunity employer.
