Background

Science, technology and innovation Is a vital tool for socio economic development of any country state or region. Many session papers have highlighted the need for science and technology as critical ingredients in the development agenda of our country. In both Sessional Paper No.10 of 1965 and Sessional Paper No.1 of 1986, Research, Science and Technology we...

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing internal audit assignments in accordance with approved audit plans and professional standards;
• Reviewing and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance systems;
• Auditing financial, procurement, stores, payroll, and operational systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies;
• Preparing audit reports and making recommendations for improvement;
• Monitoring implementation of audit recommendations and reporting on their status;
• Conducting investigations on suspected cases of fraud, irregularities, and misuse of public resources;
• Liaising with external auditors, oversight bodies, and management on audit matters; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor in line with the mandate of the Polytechnic.
• Any other duty that may be assigned to you from time to time.

Qualifications and Requirements

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification such as CPA (K), CIA, ACCA, or equivalent;
• Registration with ICPAK in good standing
• Relevant experience in internal auditing, preferably in a public sector institution;
• Demonstrated knowledge of public sector financial management, risk management, and audit standards;
• High level of integrity and analytical skills.
• Any other duty that may be assigned to you from time to time.

• Planning and executing internal audit assignments in accordance with approved audit plans and professional standards;
• Reviewing and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance systems;
• Auditing financial, procurement, stores, payroll, and operational systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies;
• Preparing audit reports and making recommendations for improvement;
• Monitoring implementation of audit recommendations and reporting on their status;
• Conducting investigations on suspected cases of fraud, irregularities, and misuse of public resources;
• Liaising with external auditors, oversight bodies, and management on audit matters; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor in line with the mandate of the Polytechnic.
• Any other duty that may be assigned to you from time to time.

• High level of integrity and analytical skills.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification such as CPA (K), CIA, ACCA, or equivalent;
• Registration with ICPAK in good standing
• Relevant experience in internal auditing, preferably in a public sector institution;
• Demonstrated knowledge of public sector financial management, risk management, and audit standards;