Office of the Auditor General Jobs 2017 Audit Associate I

Audit Associate Job at Office of the Auditor General

GRADE OAG 7

This position is responsible for the execution of audit functions assigned, and timely delivery of audit documentation from auditee institutions to management for review. The job holder will undertake assignments allocated to him / her by the team leader which may include performance audit, systems and process audit or audit of annual accounts of any entity funded from the public funds. The incumbents may also be deployed to work in Corporate Services Department.

Reporting to the team leader, the incumbents will be deployed to work in any of the OAG offices located in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kakamega, Nyeri, Embu,Garissa and Bungoma.

Duties for the Audit Associate Job

• Conduct audit exercises and assurance in the auditee institutions, agencies and state corporations according to the prescribed scope within the audit process to ensure compliance with internal controls and procedures.
• Review information systems and processes of the auditee institutions.
• Confirm whether the auditees comply with appropriate standards and best practices.
• Developing, presenting and finalizing audit reports.
• Obtain in-depth understanding of each function being audited, identify and assess risk during the audit process
• Prepare documentation i.e. working papers, planning memorandums and audit reports as required by management in line with the quality standards of the audit process.

Audit Associate Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University preferably in the fields relevant to the audit function such as Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Law, Engineering or other relevant disciplines.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Information and Communication Technology
• Must have at least three years relevant experience.

How to Apply
The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) is an independent Office established under Article 229 of the Constitution of Kenya. The Office is charged with the primary oversight role of ensuring accountability in the use of public resources within the three arms of government (the Legislature, the Judiciary and the Executive) as well as the Constitutional Commissions, Independent Office and any entity that is funded from public funds.

Pursuant to Article 252 (1) (c) of the Constitution, the Office seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following positions:-

Applications together with a detailed resume, scanned copies of professional and academic Certificates, other testimonials and National Identification card should be submitted to the e – mail address shown against each of the vacancies on or before September 4th, 2017 addressed to:

Auditor –General Office of the Auditor General
P. O. Box 30084-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications must have daytime telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees from the previous employers. Hard copies will not be accepted. Please quote the job reference number in the application.

NOTE:
It is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the job applications. The Office shall take appropriate action on any applicant who shall be found to have presented false information and/ or documents in the applications.

Applicants should seek clearance from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and CRB.

The Office of the Auditor-General is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to have diversity in workforce in line with the Constitution. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.