Job Description
Requirement for Appointment
i) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration or Cooperative Management from a university recognized in Kenya;
ii) Masters’ Degree in relevant field will be added advantage
iii) A minimum of Seven (7) years’ relevant experience, Three (3) years of which must have been in a senior management level in an institution either in public or private sector
iv) A member of any of the following professional bodies:-Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
v) Having undergone management and leadership course of not less than four weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
vi) Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
vii) Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibit a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to the co-operative audit function.
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Ensuring correct interpretation of financial, procurement and related laws
ii) Evaluate and provide reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance systems are functioning as intended and will enable the county's objectives and goals to be met.
iii) Reports risk management issues and internal control deficiencies identified and provide recommendations for improving the county's operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance
iv) Evaluate information security and associated risk exposures
v) Evaluate regulatory compliance program with consultation from legal
vi) Maintains open communication with management and the audit committee
vii) Recommend establishment of efficient management systems in the county
viii) Train and develop audit staff
ix) Provides assurance to county anti-fraud programs.
x) Perform any other audit duties as may be assigned.