The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) has announced job opportunities for interested and qualified Kenyans to apply.
In an advertisement notice SA/01/10/2024 published on October 8, 2024, the OAG called for qualified Kenyans to apply for 30 positions as Senior Auditors.
“The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) is an Independent Office established under Article 229 of the Constitution of Kenya. The Office is charged with the primary oversight role of ensuring accountability in the use of public resources within the three arms of government (the Legislature, the Judiciary and the Executive) as well as the Constitutional Commissions, Independent Office and any entity that is funded from public funds.
“Pursuant to Article 252 (1) (c) of the Constitution, the Office seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following position,” reads the advertisement.
Successful candidates will assume the role of the Senior Auditor who shall be responsible for the execution of routine audit plans and consolidation of audit queries for review, and report to the Principal Auditor.
The successful candidates will be deployed to undertake assignments in financial or specialized audit services including Performance Audit, Forensic Audit and IT Audit.
This shall be undertaken in any of the OAG offices in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kakamega, Nyeri, Embu, Machakos, Isiolo, Kericho, Kilifi, Garissa, Homa Bay and Kitale.
OAG Announces Senior Auditor jobs
Among the duties and responsibilities to be assumed by the candidates include participating in the preparation of work plan for each audit exercise covering the estimated cost and time for each auditee institution, to ensure effective project management and efficient resource utilization.
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Others include identifying risky areas of a client’s operation and the audit procedures to be employed in analyzing the effectiveness of internal controls and management assertions and carrying out risk assessment of the audit process to ensure business continuity for the auditee institutions.
On the other hand, the OAG listed requirements for appointment which include a bachelor’s degree from a recognized University preferably in the fields relevant to the audit function.
These include Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Law, Engineering or other relevant disciplines.
Interested candidates must also hold at least CPA Part II of the Certified Public Accountants of Kenya CPA (K) qualification or Professional certification in either CFE or CISA OR any other equivalent professional qualifications relevant to the audit function.
Demonstrable competence in administrative skills, planning, managing the audit function and leading teams, and at least 6 years of practical experience three (3) of which must have been at the level of Audit Associate I or its equivalent and comparable position are among other requirements.
How to apply
To apply, all applications must be emailed to the email address provided, and no physical / paper applications will be accepted.
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Applicants must attach listed documents which include an application form clearly indicating the post applied for, full name of the applicant, national ID card no, telephone number & alternate telephone contact/number and email address.
Academic and professional certificates and other relevant testimonials should also be attached.
The applications should reach the Office on or before 18 October 2024.
In addition, interested candidates have been warned that it is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the job applications.
“The Office shall take appropriate action on any applicant who shall be found to have presented false information and/or documents,” warns the OAG.
More details about the position are available on the OAG website www.oagkenya.go.ke.
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