Job Description
Deputy Director Internal Audit Job Group ‘Q’ One (1 Post), Advert No. CPSB/56/2023
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail
i) Reviewing budgetary re-allocation process to ensure legislative and administrative compliance and Advise
the Accounting Officers through the Director Audit where commitments are entered into when there are no
budgetary provision and inadequate funds;
ii) Carrying out investigations on irregularities identified or reported and report on any wastage of public funds
resulting from decisions which may not have been planned, decisions made without being cost conscious
and/or general misuse or misappropriation of financial resources and Government property;
iii) Identifying training needs for internal auditors, conducting training and evaluating impact on training;
iv) Developing and reviewing audit guidelines and systems
v) Assisting in the development or updating of the internal Audit Charter, internal Audit Manual, Internal Audit
strategic plan and annual audit plan.
vi) Supervising the preparation of work programmes to ensure that audits are planned and well managed
vii) Reviewing the internal controls and documenting on their effectiveness and adequacy.
viii) Recommending mitigation measure to address identified weaknesses where necessary.
ix) Assisting in the preparation and submission of audit reports to the accounting office and the Audit
Committee.
x) Liaising with the Auditor General’s Office and ensure follow up on the process of implementation of internal
and external audit recommendations.
xi) Supervising, training and development of staff under him or her.
Requirements For Appointment
i) Served in the position of Assistant Internal Auditor in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3)
years or in a comparable and relevant position in the Private sector
ii) Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Commerce) or Master of
Science in Auditing or a comparable qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
iii) Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Economics, ICT, Engineering, Finance or any other
recognized equivalent qualification.
iv) Be registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or the Institute of Internal
Auditors (IIA) or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) or Association of Certified
Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
v) Certificate in the relevant computer applications from a recognized institution.
vi) Attended the Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks or its
equivalent from a recognized institution.
vii) Has 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;
viii) Has demonstrated a high degree of integrity at a previous position