Job Description
WCPSB/021/2023: DEPUTY DIRECTOR INTERNAL AUDIT J/G “Q” (1 POST)
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Duties and responsibilities
Supervise internal audit technical activities within the Department comprising of
audit systems and information technology;
Supervise the implementation of strategic and operational plans including quality
assurance programmes;
Establish the design, development and operation of major computer based
systems of the County Government to determine whether adequate controls are
in place;
Supervise activities subject to audit coverage, evaluating their significance and
assessing the degree of risks inherent in terms of the audit costs involved,
determining adequacy and effectiveness of internal control system;
Carry out investigations on irregularities identified or reported in audit reports;
Review and approve audit engagement and work plans, programmes and
budgets;
Review internal control systems on budgetary controls and financial returns and
other operations of the County Government;
Monitor and Evaluate audit findings and implementation of audit
Master’s degree in related field will be an added advantage
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution in good standing
Certificate of registration as a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or
the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Certified
Information Systems Auditors (CISA) or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
(ACFE) or any other recognized professional body;
Certificate in computer proficiency
Shown merit and ability and demonstrated a high degree of professional
competence in managing the internal audit function and be of integrity with
proven leadership qualities in the previous position and results oriented.
recommendations
Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management mechanisms, controls and
governance processes and recommending improvements; and
Supervise staff including assessing training needs, designing and implement training
programmes for staff and audit committee members.
Requirements for appointment;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Commerce (Accounting/Finance
Option), Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;