Job Description
Senior Internal Auditor (AFGM 6)- Vacancy No. AFGM/9/2023 (1post)-
Permanent and Pensionable
a. Duties and Responsibilities
i. Collecting data on periodical financial returns, estimates and expenditure;
ii. Examining vouchers, cashbooks, ledgers confirming the propriety and accuracy of
the transactions;
iii. Carrying out institutional risk evaluation, and efficiency audit;
iv. Conducting financial and systems audit;
v. Participating in developing and updating internal audit manual;
vi. Undertaking audit assignments and preparing detailed audit observations and
reports;
vii. Carrying out audit inspections of the board’s records;
viii. Carrying out audit checks and identifying any accounting errors;
ix. Auditing of systems and processes; and
x. Stocktaking and carrying out risk assessment, corruption risk assessment and anticorruption awareness activities.
b. Requirements for Appointment
i. Served in the grade of Internal Auditor or a comparable position in a reputable
organization for a minimum period of four (4) years;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce
(Accounting/Finance Option), Finance, Business Administration, Economics,
Mathematics, Statistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Certified Public Accountant (CPAK) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or
ACCA;
iv. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and/or Certified Information Security
Management;
v. Be a registered member of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) (Kenya) or any other
relevant professional body;
vi. Proficiency in computer applications; and
vii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
c. Essential skills and Competencies
i. Analytical skills.
ii. Problem solving skills.
iii. Detail oriented.
iv. Integrity.