Job Description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR INTERNAL AUDIT, JOB GROUP ‘P’: One (1)
Post
a) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i. Be an Employee of Tharaka Nithi County Government
ii. A Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Accounting,
Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or their relevant
iii. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Accounting,
Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or their relevant
equivalent qualification from an approved institution will be an
added advantage.
iv. Passed Part II of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination
or its recognized equivalent.
v. Relevant working experience of five (5) years in the Accounting,
Audit or Financial field
vi. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
results.
b) Duties and Responsibilities
The officer reports to the Director Internal Audit and will be
responsible for assisting the Director Internal Audit in:
i. Planning, organizing, coordinating and administration of all
internal Audit activities across departments & units;
ii. Carry out periodic Audits of the Across Department and give
directions on the best practices as per Public Financial
Management policies & Procedures
iii. Provision of advisory services to the Accounting Officers (Chief
Officers) and other stakeholders on all financial and accounting
matters in an accounting unit;
iv. Ensuring total compliance with financial regulations and
procedures, treasury circulars, letters and instructions and
adherence to supplementary financial regulations and
procedures to enhance internal controls established through
normal treasury regulations and procedures;
v. Provision of quality and timely accounting services in the
accounting unit including maintenance of accurate accounting
records and preparation of management and statutory financial
reports
vi. Ensuring conformity to the law; participate fully in
departmental/ Unit committees’ especially tender, planning and
budgeting; and
vii. Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor from
time to time