Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title Principal Internal Audit Officer (One position)
Reference HR/7/PIAO/2021/19
Job Grade KIP 4
Basic Salary Scale KES 147,181-207,612 per month
Department Internal Audit
Supervisor Deputy Director, Internal Audit

Position Summary
The job holder will be responsible for implementation of internal audit programmes and controls in order to manage key risks in the Institute and preparation of objective audit reports.

Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: –
(i) Developing internal audit policies and procedures;
(ii) Developing, implement and reviewing the internal audit charter;
(iii) Developing internal audit strategic plan;
(iv) Developing annual internal audit work plans and budgets;
(v) Reviewing of internal audit reports;
(vi) Preparing final internal audit activities reports;
(vii) Supervising internal audit staff;
(viii) Liaising with external auditors and other external assurance providers;
(ix) Providing advisory services to Management and the Board;
(x) Evaluating internal controls framework;
(xi) Executing the annual internal audit work plan;
(xii) Supervising assurance internal audit activities;
(xiii) Providing assurance on the effectiveness of Institute’s risk management framework;
(xiv) Liaising and work closely with the law enforcement agencies, commissions and
professional bodies mandated to conduct investigations into incidents of fraud and
other irregularities to prevent, detect and investigate identified malpractices;
(xv) Ensuring follow up on implementation of audit recommendations; and
(xvi) Ensuring compliance with the Internal Audit Charter, Public Finance Management
Act, 2015 Regulations and any other guidelines issued from time to time by the
Government and the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other relevant fields from a recognized institution;
(ii) Master’s degree in accounting or other relevant fields from a recognized institution;
(iii) CPA (K) and CIA, CISA or any equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(iv) Active member of ICPAK or IIA;
(v) Minimum six (6) years relevant work experience;
(vi) Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
(vii)Computer skills in audit and accounting software’s; and
(viii)Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, behavioral Competencies and Attributes:
Functional skills:
1. Strategic management skills;
2. Leadership skills;
3. Analytical and problem-solving skills;
4. Supervisory skills;
5. Communication skills;
6. Mentoring skills;
7. Team building skills; and
8. Negotiation skills.

Behavioral competencies and attributes:
1. Strategic thinking;
2. Critical thinking;
3. Team player;
4. Ability to work under pressure; and
5. Motivational competencies

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If you are interested, possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly send your filled application form; cover letter; curriculum vitae, and certificates quoting the job title and reference as subject matter to the email below, on or before 12 April 2022 by 5:00 pm.
Email address: kipprajobs@josim.co.ke 
Hand-delivered applications should be submitted at Josim Instantaneous Consultium Limited Offices Located at Bazaar Plaza, Moi Avenue, Nairobi Fourth Floor Room No. D2
The public is notified of the following:
1. Detailed job descriptions, requirements, and how to apply are available on the website
https://kippra.or.ke/careers/ 
2. All applications MUST be received on or before 12 April 2022 by 5:00 pm.
3. KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability, females, marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply
4. There are NO fees charged by KIPPRA for any application of these positions
5. Canvassing for any of these positions will result in disqualification of the candidate
6. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to avail the following documents during the interview:
a) Original academic certificates
b) Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board
c) Clearance from Criminal Investigation Department
d) Clearance from Ethics and Anti–Corruption Commission
e) Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate)
f) Evidence of publications where required
g) Recommendation letter (s)
7. For any information or further clarification about the positions advertised kindly contact the following:
Josim Instantaneous Consultium Limited
Telephone: +254784444366
Email address: kipprajobs@josim.co.ke 

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