Republic of Kenya
Meru County Government
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.
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.