Kakamega County Auditing Jobs in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

County Government of Kakamega
 

Office of the Governor
 

Department of Internal Audit

A. Member of Kakamega County Audit Committee 

(5 Posts) 

This is pursuant to Section 55 (5) of the PFM, 2012

Duties and Responsibilities:- 

• Provide oversight on risk management, controls and governance processes 
• Follow up on implementation of recommendations of internal and external audit 
• Prepare pertinent audit reports

Requirements for Appointment:-

• At least Master’s Degree in a relevant field 
• Knowledge in Government affairs, have the requisite business and leadership skills and shall not be a holder of a political office. 
• Must not be past or present employee of the entity or an agent of a business organization, which has carried out business with the County Government of Kakamega in the past 2 years. 
• Must be affiliated to professional bodies e.g. ICPAK, ACFE, LSK, EBK and IIA or any other relevant body. 
• Understanding of Government operations, financial reporting and auditing 
• Knowledge of objects, principles or functions of County Governments 

Terms of Appointment:- 

• Members of Audit committee shall be appointed, for a term of two years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further one term only. 
• After expiry of every term at least one third of the committee shall retire and not be eligible for re-appointment.

B. Internal Auditor I 

Job Group ‘K’ 

(3 Posts)
 

An Officer at this level will report to the Senior Auditor and will be deployed to any of the three audit zonal offices.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Assisting in the preparation of specific audit assignment plans and audit programmes
• Performing audit tests on the internal controls in accounting, administrative and operational procedures.
• Ensuring that the audit findings are properly documented
• Preparing draft audit reports detailing audit findings
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for Appointment:-

• CPA Part II or its equivalent
• A Bachelor’s Degree e.g. B. Com. (Accounting) option will be an added advantage
• Basic training in applicable laws and regulations governing County operations
• Computer literacy
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
 

C. Audit Assistants 

Job Group ‘J’

(3 Posts)
 

An Officer at this level will report to the Internal Auditor and will be deployed to any of the three Audit Zonal offices.
 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Carrying out audit tests on internal controls in accounting, administration and operational procedures
• Ensuring that all working papers are documented and well referenced
• Ensuring that the audit file is complete and well referenced
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for Appointment:-

• CPA part I or its acceptable equivalent and should be willing to pursue further professional qualifications
• Basic training in County laws
• Computer literacy
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Be a team player

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

D. Senior Auditors 

Job Group ‘L’ 

(2 Posts)
 

Senior Auditors will report to the Principal Auditor and will be deployed to any of the three audit zonal offices.
 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Assisting the Principal Auditors in managing the Sub-Counties of a given zone
• Supervising several audit teams working simultaneously
• Performing initial reviews of the audit reports and audit files
• Assisting in preparation of specific audit assignment plans and programmes
• Performing audit tests on the internal controls in accounting, administrative and
• Operational procedures
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for appointment:-

• CPA (K), CA, ACCA or acceptable equivalents
• A University Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Must have served as an Auditor in a reputable Audit firm or organisation for at least two years
• Must have analytical skills
• Be computer literate and familiar with Computer Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques (CAATTs)
• Have a clear understanding of County laws
• Possess supervisory and managerial skills
• Be a team player
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
 

E. Principal Auditors 

Job Group ‘N’ 

(3 Posts)
 

The Principal Auditor will report to the Deputy Head of Internal Audit Services and will be deployed to any of the three Audit Zonal offices.
 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Heading the County’s internal audit office
• Organising audit teams for various audit assignments
• Supervising several audit teams working simultaneously
• Ensuring that audit files are organised in a systematic manner
• Preparing specific audit assignment plans and programmes
• Reviewing audit files and reports prepared by auditors working under them.
• Assisting in the preparation of periodic audit work plans
• Carrying out any other duties as may be assigned to them by the Head of Internal Audit Services

Requirements for Appointment:-

• A University Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
• CPA (K), CA, ACCA or acceptable equivalents
• Must have served as an Audit Manager in a reputable audit firm or organisation for at least three years
• Must have analytical skills
• Computer literate with hands-on experience with Computer Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques (CAATTs).
• Additional professional qualifications i.e. CISA, CIA, CFE, will be an added advantage
• Must have a demonstrated ability of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Possess supervisory and managerial skills
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills

Note: Applicants for the above positions are required to get clearance from the following institutions to meet requirements of chapter six:

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department
• Credit Reference Bureau

Copies of these clearances MUST be attached to the applications.

How to Apply
 

All applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, and any other supporting documents. 

The positions applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.

Kakamega County residents will be required to indicate their Constituency of origin.

Applications should be submitted to:

Secretary
County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 458-50100
Kakamega

Hand delivered applications can be submitted at County Public Service Board’s Reception located at former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ 2nd Floor.

All applications should reach this office on or before 5th December, 2014.

County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer, all are encouraged to apply.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.