Job Description
Principal Internal Audit (Job Group Q) NCCASB-28– ONE POSITION
Duties and Responsibilities
The officer shall be responsible to the Clerk administratively and functionally to the Audit
Committee for efficient co- ordination and control of operations in the Internal Audit
Department.
Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: -
i) Formulation, implementation, interpretation and review of policies, rules, standards
and procedures governing internal audit activity;
ii) Development of the Internal Audit Charter, risk-based annual work plan and Internal
Audit strategic plan;
iii) Determining adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems;
iv) Providing assurance that Assembly assets are properly utilized;
v) Ensuring that operations of Internal Audit functions are within the recognized national
and international audit standards;
vi) Secretary to the Audit committee;
vii) A member of the management committee;
viii) Overseeing the implementation of audit programmes;
ix) Preparation and submission of quarterly and annual final audit reports;
x) Ensuring findings and recommendations arising from each internal audit assignment
are promptly reported to the accounting officer and then Audit committee;
xi) Establishing and maintaining a system to monitor the disposition of Audit results
through follow up;
xii) Ensuring maintenance of high standards of performance in the department;
xiii) Undertake institutional risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures;
xiv) Ensure conformance with code of ethics and standards;
xv) Submission of the risk-based annual audit plan to the Audit Committee.
xvi) Appraising staff in the department;
xvii) Preparation and implementation of departmental budget proposals and procurement
plans; and
xviii) Mentoring and coaching staff
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
a) Served in the grade of a Senior Internal Auditor for a minimum period of three (3) years;
b) A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting/Finance
option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration or its equivalent
and relevant qualification from a recognized institution. A Masters Degree in any of the
said disciplines will be an added advantage;
c) Be a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK) or Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) or
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification;
d) Member of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Institute of Public Accountants of Kenya
(ICPAK) in good standing;
e) Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6)
weeks from a recognized institution;
f) Proficiency in computer applications; and
g) Demonstrate integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, competence, due professional care,
independence, merit and ability as reflected in work performance; and demonstrated
managerial, administrative and professional competence