Director of Audit

County Public Service Board

The Meru County Government wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 and section 451, 150 and 510 of the County Government Act No.17 of 2012

Treasury Department
Director of Audit
Job Group ‘R’

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Should have a university degree in an area relevant to audit; Finance, accounting, Mathematics, computer science, statistics or its equivalent from a recognised university.
• Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognised university will be an added advantage
• An applicant should be a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya and a member of ICPAK.
• One should have an experience of over 5 years as an auditor or an accountant in a reputable organisation at senior level.
• An applicant should be able to demonstrate high level of competence and should be able to work under minimal supervision.
• Should have knowledge of CAATs
• Knowledge of Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS) will be an added advantage.
• An applicant should have excellent communication and leadership skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The one who will qualify will be responsible to the Executive and county audit committee in the performance of duties.
• The director of audit will be responsible in the implementation of Internal Audit Chatter for effective and efficient delivery of audit services
• He or She will be charged with the responsibility of preparing and executing annual audit plans.
• He or She will be the immediate supervisor of the staff working under him or her.
• He or she will ensure that all controls, laws, regulations, policies and procedures are adhered to and any noncompliance reported.
• All other duties that will be found relevant for the performance of that office.
• Any other duties assigned by the office.
• Demonstrate understanding of the commitment to the National values and principle of Public Service Governance as espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Article 10 and 232.

How to Apply:
All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left hand-side the position you are applying for and addressed to:

The Secretary,
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 120-60200,
Meru.

Important information to all Applicants:

Meru County Government is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The applications should reach the Secretary on or before Friday 8th August 2014

NB. Applicants should seek clearance from:

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Criminal Investigation Department
• Commission for Higher Education; for those with certificates from Private and foreign institutions.