Job Description
SENIOR PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDITOR, ODPC 3, ONE (1) POST -V/NO. 8/2022
An officer at this level will be deployed to head Internal Audit Division and will be expected
to develop and implement plans and strategies in relation Systems of Internal Controls
and recommend improvement measures.
The Officer will also coordinate Risks Assessment and prepare Risks Mitigation Measures
will be responsible to the Audit Committee.
A. Terms and Conditions of Service
i. Basic salary Kshs. 183,570 - 248,014 PM
ii. House Allowance Kshs. 50,000 PM
iii. Commuter Allowance Kshs. 16,000 PM
iv. Leave Allowance Kshs. 20,000 PA
v. Annual Leave 30 working days per Financial Year
vi. Medical Cover and other allowances As provided by the ODPC
vii. Terms of service Permanent and pensionable
B. Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. Six (6) years’ experience in a related field, three (3) of which must be in a
managerial position;
ii. Bachelor degree in any of the following fields: of Commerce, Finance, Accounting,
Business Administration, or their equivalent from a recognized and accredited
institution;
iii. Masters’ degree in any of the following fields: Business Administration, Commerce,
Finance, Accounting, Auditing , or a related discipline from a recognized and
accredited institution;
iv. Certified Public Accountants (CPA) (K) , Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA)
and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified information system auditors
(CISA) or its equivalent;
v. Membership of Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK) or Chartered
Institute of Internal Audit (CIIA) of good standing;
vi. Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
vii. Proficient in computer applications and data mining tools;
viii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
C. Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;
i. Formulation, review and implementation of Audit policies, strategies and
procedures;
ii. Coordinating the operations of the Internal Audit;
iii. Developing internal audit policies and procedures;
iv. Assessing internal controls to mitigate business and operational risks;
v. Advising management on effective controls and fraud prevention measures;
vi. Coordinating the audit activities with internal and external auditors;
vii. Secretary to the Audit Committee;
viii. Providing advice to the Data Commissioner and oversee implementation of audit
recommendations;
ix. Oversee investigations and special audits as requested by the Audit Committee;
x. Any other duties as assigned by the Audit Committee.
D. Core Competencies
The following core competencies and skills will be required;
i. Leadership skills;
ii. Management skills;
iii. Presentation skills;
iv. Communications and Negotiation skills;
v. Resource mobilization and management capabilities;
vi. Analytical skills;
vii. Decision making capabilities;
viii. People and Knowledge management;
ix. Creativity and innovativeness.