WELCOME TO UASIN GISHU COUNTY GOVERNMENT

ADVERT DESCRIPTION
Advert Number UGC/CPSB/DRM/01/23       Advert Date13/1/2023    Closing Date27/1/2023
POSITION: Director Risk Management, Compliance & Audit Services [R]Apply
QUALIFICATIONS,REQUIREMENTS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 121,430 – 169,140 p.m. (CPSB 03)
House Allowance: Ksh.35, 000
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.16, 000 p.m.
Leave Allowances (Annual): Ksh. 10,000
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Reports to: Chief Officer Finance

Requirement for Appointment

⦁ Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration or Cooperative Management from a university recognized in Kenya.
⦁ A Masters' Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
⦁ A minimum of Seven (7) years’ relevant experience, three (3) years of which must have been in a senior management level in an institution either in the public or private sector.
⦁ A member of the following professional bodies:-Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing.
⦁ Management and leadership course of not less than four weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
⦁ Demonstrate managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibit a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to the co-operative audit function.
⦁ Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Duties and Responsibilities

⦁ Ensure correct interpretation of financial, procurement and related laws.
⦁ Evaluate and provide reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance systems are functioning as intended and will enable the county's objectives and goals to be met.
⦁ Reports risk management issues and internal control deficiencies identified and provide recommendations for improving the county's operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance.
⦁ Evaluate information security and associated risk exposures.
⦁ Evaluate regulatory compliance program with consultation from legal.
⦁ Maintains open communication with management and the audit committee.
⦁ Recommend establishment of efficient management systems in the County.
⦁ Train and develop audit staff.
⦁ Provides assurance to County anti-fraud programs.
⦁ Perform any other audit duties as may be assigned.
⦁ Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set targets.