Director Internal Audit and Risk Assurance JG R

Job Detail

Job ID 5643
Offered Salary 1000
Career Level Others
Experience 10 Years +
Gender Both
Industry Management/Administration
Qualifications Diploma/Degree/Masters
State Kwale
City Kwale

Job Description

Director Internal Audit and Risk Assurance JG R – Vacancy Number: 06/2025/KCPSB

Terms of Service:

Permanent And Pensionable

Job Summary:

The County Public Service Board Wishes to recruit a competent and qualified person on permanent and pensionable terms to fill the following position in the department of Executive services, Finance & Economic Planning.

Duties And Responsibilities: Director Internal Audit and Risk Assurance

Requirement for Appointment For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;-

Be registered with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPA-K) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
A Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP)

A Holder of Business related degree (Finance/Accounting/Economics)
A Master’s Degree In Business Related Field
Served in the grade of Deputy Director Internal Auditor, Job Group ‘Q’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years Or Working experience of ten (10) years in Audit or Financial field of which five ( 5) years, shall be in a comparable management position.

Post qualification experience of more than 10 years
Have demonstrated wide administrative capabilities and high degree of competence managing the audit function at a high level including the ability to device, develop and implement strategic corporate and operational audit plans.

Have demonstrated a high degree of integrity at the previous position and be a team player.

Qualifications:

Duties and Responsibilities This position is responsible for provision of independent, objective assurance and consultation services designed to ensure the county is compliant to audit controls and financial policies. Specific duties and responsibilities include;-

Oversee the development of Annual Audit Plans and assist audit staff to plan, organize, direct and monitor audit operations; Responsible for efficient and effective organization, co-ordination, control and supervision of all audit or administrative functions in the County; Responsible for staff development, discipline and appraisal in respect of all officers falling under Audit Sector; Secretary to the Audit Committee.
Develop new initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiencies and assess compliance with county policies, procedures and regulations;

Prepare periodical reports for the county audit committee regarding the reliance of existing internal control systems.

Ensure timely and accurate audits are submitted and sign off the audit reports; Prepare annual plans and audit programs to guide the operations of Audit n the County.
Preparation and implement strategic objective and carry out independent assessments of development operational risks to ensure efficient and effective use of county resources.
Analyze the impact of Audit policies and regulations.

Set and maintain professional audit standards.
Prepare and implementation performance contracts, work plans and appraisal system for the section staff, and Institute operational accountability and oversee finance and asset management of the audit section.

How To Apply:

Note: All applications should be submitted on or before Tuesday 23rd September 2025 by 4:30PM in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the category (position) which they have applied for and addressed to:

The Board Secretary/CEO

Kwale County Public Service Board

P.O BOX 4 – 80403

KWALE

Posted or hand delivered to the Kwale County Public Service Board Offices next to Kwale District Hospital and opposite Baraza Park – Kwale Town.

Applicants must attach copies of the following documents:

National ID Card
Academic and Professional Certificates
Leaving Certificates and Other Testimonials
Registration Certificates to a relevant Professional Body

Applicants are advised to visit our official website www.kwale.go.ke for details on job requirements.
Women and People Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply

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