Ref: KNBS/ MIA/3/2015
No. of Posts: 1
Reporting to the Senior Manager Internal Audit, the Manager will carry out internal audit assignments that will enable internal audit unit fulfill its mandate of governance, risk management and control through annual audit work plan.

Key Responsibilities
Managing annual audit plan, budgets and work schedules
Assisting in planning of a risk based annual audit plan
Identifying, finalizing and presenting significant, material, value adding audit reports to the Senior Manager Internal Audit
Facilitating enterprise-risk assessments and evaluating adequacy and effectiveness of the risk management and governance process of KNBS
Assisting in reviewing, analyzing and evaluating budgeting process and the quarterly financial returns submitted to Treasury by the Bureau.
Compiling monthly and quarterly activity reports to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit
Supervising, Appraising and carrying out quality control reviews of the work undertaken by other staff in Internal Audit
Ensuring achievement of performance targets
Ensuring the activities of the Unit are documented on a continuous basis
Participating in policy development, implementation monitoring and evaluation
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Manager Internal Audit.

Requirements for Appointment
Must have a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting or Finance option) or related disciplines from a recognized university
Possess at least seven (7) years relevant experience in a comparable institution of which three (3) must have been at the level of Assistant Manager or its equivalent
Must be a Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) or ACCA final qualification
Must be a registered Member of ICPAK or equivalent professional body
Must be Proficient in Computer Aided Audit Techniques (CAATS) preferably teammate and ACL
Must have a sound knowledge of government auditing regulations and laws
Must be able to demonstrate professional competence and achievement of performance targets
Holders of CIA, CISA or CFE qualification will have an added advantage
Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment
Must meet the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Applicants should submit Application letters accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae using the given format (CLICK HERE to download), full names and contacts of three (3) referees, daytime contacts, and certified copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials and National ID /Passport.

The reference number for the post applied should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to:-

The Director General
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
P. O. Box 30266 – 00100
Herufi House, 1st Floor, Room 131
Nairobi

Or email to: careers@knbs.or.ke

Applications must be received not later than 6th April, 2015

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is an equal opportunity employer

Women and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply