Ref: IPOA/HR/06/20151 Post
Job Summary: The Senior Risk & Audit Officer will be responsible to the Head of Risk & Audit.
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:
- Providing inputs and proposals for the update of standards, procedures and guidelines for internal audit in the organization;
- Conducting audits of IPOA operations as per the approved risk based audit plan;
- Conducting follow up audits;
- Verifying the existence and safety of the Authority’s assets;
- Preparing draft internal audit reports for presentation to Management;
- Carrying out continuous risk assessment and evaluation; and
- Assisting in the implementation of the IPOA risk management framework;
Job Specifications
For appointment at this level an officer must have:
- Served in the grade of Risk & Audit Officer, for a minimum period of three (3) years or four (4) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private Sector;
- Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines: Commerce (Finance or Accounting Option), Business Administration (Accounting Option), Information Technology; or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Passed part Ill of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Kenya examination or equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
- A certificate in computer application skills; and
- Shown merit, integrity and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Additional Information
All shortlisted Candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts and Testimonials.They will also be required to obtain clearance from the following bodies.
i. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)ii. Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC)
iii. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); and
iv. Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
How to Apply
Interested persons should send their applications quoting the job reference number and the title of the position.
Applications should be accompanied with a curriculum vitae containing details of qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration, copies of professional/academic certificates, telephone, e-mail address and contacts of three references.
Applications should be sent or delivered to the address below:
The Chief Executive Officer
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
ACK Garden Annex, 3rd Floor,
1st Ngong Avenue.
P.O. Box 23035-00100,
Nairobi
Email: careers@ipoa.go.ke
Applications should be received not later than 13th February 2015.
IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health or social status.
IPOA is an equal opportunity employer
Guarding Public Interest in Policing