Basic Salary Scale: KShs.115,290.00 - KShs.153, 170.00 p.m. (Job Group ‘R’)

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;

• served for a cumulative period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Internal Auditor General Job Group ‘P’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service
• CPA Part III or CIA Part III or Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting/Finance option) or Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) plus CPA II/CIA II/ Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya
• registered with the Institute of Internal Auditors(IIA) or Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya(ICPAK) or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or any other recognized professional body
• a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks or equivalent course from a recognized institution
• experience and knowledge of the public financial management, policies and goals
• demonstrated high degree of administrative capabilities and professional competence in managing the internal audit function.

Note: possession of a relevant Masters degree will be considered as an added advantage.

Duties and responsibilities
An officer in this grade will be responsible for Internal Audit operations in a Ministry/State Department or a division at the Internal Auditor General Department.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

Policy Department
The officer will be responsible to the Internal Auditor General for:

• effective management of the Internal Audit function in the division
• organizing, coordinating and supervision of Internal Audit Units
• reviewing of audit plans and programmes
• developing internal audit manual and guidelines.

Ministries/State Departments
At this level, the officer will head the internal audit function in a Ministry/State Department and will be responsible for management of Internal Audit Services and shall be Secretary to the Audit Committee.

Specific duties and responsibilities shall include:

• preparing Quarterly audit reports in accordance with Public Finance Management Act, 2012 and its regulations
• ensuring maintenance of high audit standards and adherence to plans, budgets and work schedules
• reviewing and verifying Annual Appropriation Accounts, statement of assets and liabilities, fund accounts and other statements prepared by Accounting Officer for submission to the Auditor General
• liaising with Cabinet Secretary and Accounting Officer on matters related to functions, funding and recommendations of audit committees

How To Apply
Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications as follows:

• online through the Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke or job portal www.psckjobs.go.ke OR
• by completing ONE PSC 2 (Revised 2016) application form. The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.

Completed applications should be sent or delivered to:
THE SECRETARY/CEO
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMMISSION HOUSE
P.O. BOX 30095 – 00100
NAIROBI

1. Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form. Ongoing courses and qualifications not yet obtained by closure of the advert should not be filled in the application.
2. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Section 100(4) of the Public Service Commission Act provides that a person who gives false or misleading information to the Commission is, on conviction, liable to a fine not exceeding Ksh. two hundred thousand or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both such fine and imprisonment.
3. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
4. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
5. The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution - Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE
6. ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
7. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates.
8. Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.

Applications should reach the Commission on or before 17th January 2018.

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