Job Description
Director – Internal Audit, Job Group ‘R’, 1 Post, Advert No. CPSB/54/2023
The Director Internal Audit shall be In-charge of the County Treasury internal audit Services and will report directly
to the Chief Officer Finance, ICT & Economic planning.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Responsible for efficient and effective organization, co-ordination, control and supervision of all audit or
administrative functions in the County.
ii. Communicating plans of engagement and resource requirements for the internal audit function.
iii. Reviewing compliance with existing laws, regulations, policies, plans and procedures, accounting
pronouncements and contractual obligations;
iv. Secretary to the County Audit Committee;
v. Developing internal audit strategies, policies, systems and procedures;
vi. Coordinating programmed and ad hoc audits of operations and activities of the County to monitor and
evaluate use of the resources;
vii. Developing and executing a risk-based Internal Audit Plan
viii. Assessing the operational effectiveness of the design and functioning of controls and processes
ix. Advising the County on best practices regarding the internal controls, systems and governance processes;
x. Formulating actionable and value-added recommendations and monitor progress of implementation of
action plans;
xi. Designing, developing and updating internal audit work plans, audit programmes and audit manual;
xii. Ascertaining the reliability of management data systems developed within the County.
xiii. Facilitating periodic review of internal control systems to ensure their adequacy to prevent errors and
irregularities;
xiv. Evaluating measures put in place by management to ensure that the County’s assets are accounted for
and safeguarded from losses of all kind;
xv. Monitoring and appraising performance of Internal Audit staff in line with quality standards and work
processes to ensure the achievement of the departmental objectives and recommend operating
improvements;
xvi. Reviewing risk management process and its implementation across the County to embed a proactive
approach in identification of risks.
xvii. Monitoring implementation of all policies and procedures to ensure that all decisions made adhere to
regulations and set standards;
Requirements and competencies for Appointment
For appointment to this post a candidate must; -
i. Be a Kenyan citizen.
ii. Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management (Accounting or Finance option);
Economics or Commerce from a recognized institution.
iii. Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Commerce or other relevant equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
iv. Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants Examination, CPA (K);
v. A member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors
(IIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners; and in
good standing.
vi. Have served in the Public Sector for at least three (3) years at the grade of Deputy Internal Auditor or
private sector for a minimum period of ten (5) years
vii. A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than Six (6) or its recognized
equivalent;
viii. Be conversant with the provisions of the Public Financial Management Act.
ix. Have demonstrated wide administrative capabilities and high degree of competence managing the audit
function at a high level including the ability to device, develop and implement strategic corporate and
operational audit plans;
x. Proficiency in Computer Application Skills relevant to financial management from a recognized institution