The officer will be reporting to the Commission and to the Commission Secretary/CEO administratively, the officer will be responsible for overseeing compliance and management of risks at the Commission.
Responsibilities
- Provide secretarial services to the audit committee;
- Prepare risk based annual internal audit work plan for approval by Audit Committee of the Commission;
- Prepare quarterly reports on the status of implementation of the internal audit annual work plan for submission to the Audit Committee;
- Formulate and implement internal audit policies and procedures;
- Plan and review audit services provided to the Commission;
- Coordinate external audit process;
- Produce proactive and timely internal audit reports;
- Undertake risk assessment in the Commission;
- Supervise the preparation of audit programmes;
- Conduct scheduled special and adhoc audits in the Commission;
- Facilitate storage and retrieval of audit reports;
- Check, review, and evaluate the internal control systems at all levels of the Commission; and
- Ensure that the Commission’s assets are efficiently utilized and safeguarded.
Requirements
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
- Served in the grade of Internal Auditor I or in a relevant and comparable position in the public service for a minimum of five (5) years
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance/Accounting option, Bachelor of Business Administration Finance/Accounting option or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA K), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- A member of ICPAK or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
- Thorough understanding Public Finance regulations, Integrated Financial Management Information system (IFMIS), Procurement Procedures and Regulation.
- Knowledge in use of computer applications
- Demonstrated professional competence and administrative ability as shown in work performance and results.
Interested candidates who meet the requirements may submit their applications together with :
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae;
- A copy of the National Identity Card;
- Certified copies of Academic Certificates, Transcripts and any other relevant support documents;
- Clearance from:
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
- Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) ;
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); and
- Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
All applicants should attach a copy of their letter of appointment to their substantive position showing current post and salary;
Applicants should submit three (3) names of referees one of which must be the current employer and their mobile and e-mail contacts.
Please Note
The Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with Disability, Youth, People from Minority groups and Marginalized communities who meet the requirements of the advertised job are encouraged to apply.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted
It is a criminal offence for any applicant to provide false information and documents in the job application
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
A candidate who applies online must scan and attach all the required documents.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Commission Secretary
National Gender and Equality Commission
Solution Tech Building, Longonot Road, Upper Hill
P O Box 27512-00506
NAIROBI
The applications may be sent by email to: [email protected]
OR
Posted OR Hand delivered so as to reach the Commission on or before 24th December 2018 before 5.00pm