The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) was established through an Act of Parliament published in November 2011 to provide for civilian oversight over the work of the police in Kenya. The inaugural Board was sworn into office in June 2012. Vision: A robust civilian accountability mechanism that promotes public trust and confidence in the National Police Service. Mission: To conduct impartial and independent investigations, inspections, audits and monitoring of the National Police Service to prevent impunity and enhance professionalism in the interest of the public

Job Purpose

This cadre will be responsible for providing independent assurance that an organization’s risk management, governance processes, audit systems and internal control systems and processes are operating effectively.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

• Supporting in the implementation of policies, strategies, frameworks, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact on internal audit while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes and circulars;
• Supporting in the implementation of risk based annual internal audit plans and programmes;
• Collecting and collating data for preparing Audit reports with appropriate recommendations;
• Supporting in the implementation of internal audit systems in accordance with International Standards on Auditing;
• Conducting follow-up audits to ensure implementation of audit recommendations;
• Supporting in the implementation of capacity building programs to promote awareness of governance, risk management and internal controls; and
• Updating audit records for adequate documentation in the department.

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting/ Finance); Business Administration (Accounting/ Finance) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Part II or Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) Part II certificate or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.

• Supporting in the implementation of policies, strategies, frameworks, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact on internal audit while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes and circulars;
• Supporting in the implementation of risk based annual internal audit plans and programmes;
• Collecting and collating data for preparing Audit reports with appropriate recommendations;
• Supporting in the implementation of internal audit systems in accordance with International Standards on Auditing;
• Conducting follow-up audits to ensure implementation of audit recommendations;
• Supporting in the implementation of capacity building programs to promote awareness of governance, risk management and internal controls; and
• Updating audit records for adequate documentation in the department.

• Proficiency in computer applications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting/ Finance); Business Administration (Accounting/ Finance) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Part II or Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) Part II certificate or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in computer applications