Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The National Communications Secretariat, created under section 84 of the Kenya Information and Communications Act 1998, is the policy advisory body to the Government of Kenya on all matters pertaining to the ICT sector through the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyans for the positions of COMMUNICATIONS RADIOTECHNOLOGY EXPERT and INTERNAL AUDITOR in the Secretariat.
AVAILABILITY: IMMEDIATE
DURATION: THREE YEARS (PERFORMANCE BASED RENEWABLE CONTRACT)
INTERNAL AUDITOR
The purpose of the role is to supervise and ensure efficient coordination and control of operations in the Secretariat by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes in line with relevant acts, Regulations and Policies .

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and control audit programs and activities in the Secretariat
• Supervise follow up of raised audit issues with management for action of audit recommendations
• Ensure Secretariat assets are safe guarded and properly utilized
• Prepare Internal Audit Annual Work Plan and monitor its implementation
• Determine adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems
• Liaise with external auditors on statutory audits
• Carry out investigations on irregularities identified or reported in audit reports
• Supervise and review financial records of the Secretariat to ensure they are in compliance with the relevant accounting principles

Job Skills: Not Specified

Qualification, knowledge and Experience:
• Master's degree in accounting or a related field from an institution recognized in Kenya
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field from an institution recognized in Kenya.
• Eight (8) cumulative years of relevant experience at senior level
• Certified Public Accountant - CPA(K) or its equivalent from a recognized institution is mandatory
• Member of a relevant professional body e.g. ICPAK, ACCA, LIA, ISACA
• Knowledge of The Public Finance Management Act and Regulations.

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

In addition, any of the below would be an added advantage:
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE),
• Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements can email applications to jobs2020@ncs.go.ke or submit to:
National Communications Secretariat
P. O. Box 10756-00100
NAIROBI
TRANSCOM House
9TH Floor-Room 14
Applications must include a cover letter stating how the applicant meets required specifications and a detailed CV including work experience and three professional referees with complete and current contact information.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and should submit the following among other documents; Police Clearance Certificate, from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board; Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority: Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
NCS values diversity therefore Special Interest Groups including youth, women, Persons with Disability (PWD) and Minority & Marginalized are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Website: www.ncs.go.ke 
Twitter: @ncs_kenya

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