Kiambu County is one of the 47 counties in the Republic of Kenya. It is located in the central region and covers a total area of 2,543.5 Km2 with 476.3 Km2under forest cover according to the 2009 Kenya Population and Housing Census. Kiambu County borders.

PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDITOR, JOB GROUP CPSB 06 (N) – (2 POSTS)

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performance, evaluation of adequacy and effectiveness of County Government risk management and internal controls.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Evaluate risk exposure relating to achievement of County Government strategic objectives;
•  Communicates issues identified with internal senior management to ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner;
•  Prepare audit report to management and make a follow up on action taken;
•  Evaluate reliability and integrity of information;
•  Evaluate the means to safe guard assets;
•  Identify activities subject to audit coverage;
•  Involved in determining adequacy and effectiveness of internal control system;
•  Carry out investigations in the irregularities identified or reported in audit reports and safeguarding of county assets;
•  Report on County’s compliance with statutory obligations;
•  Involved in section budget preparation.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

•  Must be a Kenyan Citizen;
•  Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
•  Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
•  Certified Public Accountant(K), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) III / or Certified
• Information Systems Auditor or Certificate in Certified Fraud Examiner, Forensic Auditing;
•  Seven (7) years working experience in a field of Finance or a related field, three (3) years of which have been at the grade of Chief Internal Auditor or in a comparable position in the public or private sector
•  Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or member of Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIAK) or Information Systems
• Audit and Control Association (ISACA) OR Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE);
•  Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;