SRC Senior Internal Audit Officer Job

Job Purpose

• This position is responsible for implementation of the risk, compliance and governance framework and to provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls of the Commission.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Carry out Commission audits on systems, process and procedures to ensure compliance with established practices and policies;
• Examine existing internal controls and systems to confirm their adequacy and relevance;
• Review and report on implementation of risk management strategies and initiatives and make recommendations to correct identified gaps;
• Promptly implement external and internal audit recommendations and corrective actions;
• Carry out special audits and investigations as and when required;
• Coordinating audit exercises with external auditors and other stakeholders;
• Draft reports for the Audit and Risk Management Committee and Commission meetings;
• Maintain and update the Commission Risk Register;
• Provide feedback to enhance business processes and initiate process improvement to achieve operational excellence; and
• Develop individual work plans, monitor own performance and seek requisite support to ensure delivery of agreed targets.

Job Dimensions:

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Computer
• Office furniture and equipment

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Analytical
• Operational

Working Conditions

• Office setting with occasional travel out of office.

Job Competencies

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or any other relevant field of study from a recognized university.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Possess at least CPA (K)/ACCA.
• Hold at least CIA part 1 or equivalent certification.
• Possession of CISA certification will be an added advantage.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• A minimum of Six (6) years’ experience in auditing in a reputable organization.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Possess effective time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of audit procedures including planning techniques, tests and sampling methods involved in executing audits.
• Knowledge of Public Financial Auditing and Results Based Performance assessment.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting and audit systems.
• A result-oriented team player, able to work under minimal supervision within set timelines

How To Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their applications indicating their current salary together with detailed:

• Curriculum vitae, Copy of national ID, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials.

Upon granting an offer of employment, the successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following documents;

• A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);
• A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) (Must provide certificate or report); and
• A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC)

Application to be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the top “Application for the position of……” and mailed OR delivered to:

The Commission Secretary Salaries and Remuneration Commission Williamson House 6th Floor 4th Ngong Avenue P.O. Box 43126 – 00100 NAIROBI