Principal Internal Auditor at North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency

Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

• Formulating internal audit policies, strategies and plans; 
• Implementing internal audit policies, strategies and plans; 
• Setting up of audit systems in accordance with auditing standards;
• Implementing audit systems in accordance with auditing standards;
• Monitoring Agency overall risk profiles;
• Preparing reports on the Agency overall risk;
• Supporting various departments in risk profiling;
• Providing independent assurance on risk management process on both design and operation;
• Develop Audit Committee Board charter;
• Preparing internal audit reports;
• Conducting special audits and investigations; 
• Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems;
• Reviewing correctness and accuracy of accounting reports;
• Assuring on risk control effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy and risk management processes;
• Undertaking physical verification of projects;
• Undertaking physical inspection of assets;
• Coordinate external audits;

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Have a minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at a supervisory position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management (Finance and Accounting option) or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management (Finance and Accounting option) or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• Passed part III of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification;
• Membership to Institute of Certified Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) or equivalent in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer application; 
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.