ADVERT NO. EXT/06/05/2023 

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Continuously reviewing and assessing operational, financial management systems, policies, procedures, and guidelines and recommend improvements;
• Undertaking financial audits to assess compliance with set standards and specifications;
• Gathering, collating and analyzing financial data and reports to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of funds utilization;
• Conducting post audit reviews;
• Carrying out risk assessment and evaluation as part of the audit process; preparing and submitting periodic audit reports to the Director;
• Coordinating Internal Auditors works;
• Interpreting financial policies for sound auditing principles/practices and control;
• Developing and implementing audit plans; undertaking special audit investigations as may be required from time to time;
• Ensuring risk assessment and developing risk management guidelines as well as fraud investigation strategy;
• Setting up and implementing systems in accordance with International Auditing Standards. The Internal Auditor will also develop, Implement and audit work programmes in line with set targets and annual work plans.

Job Specifications
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Served in the scale of Senior Auditor or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of four (4) years;
• Have passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA (K) Examination or its recognized equivalent professional qualifications from a recognized Institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have attended an auditing/risk management course or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications including Accounts related packages;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution

ADVERT NO. EXT/ 07/05/2023

SCALE KW3 – (1 POST)

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Ensuring expenditure controls and payments;
• Maintaining an up to date books of accounts;
• Maintaining asset register;
• Preparing all financial reconciliations;
• Assisting in the preparation of management accounts;
• Preparing financial reports;
• Reviewing expenditure returns from the county and departments;
• Preparing budgets;
• Accounting for funds disbursed to the Institute;
• Preparing management and statutory reports including final accounts;
• Assisting in the development of supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through Treasury regulations and procedures;
• Ensuring compliance with the National Treasury regulations and procedures;
• Authorizing payments and signing of cheques subject to set limits;
• Supervising, training and development of accounts staff;
• Setting targets for the accounts staff and evaluating achievements.

Job Specifications
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Served in the scale of Principal Accountant, KW4 or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of four (4) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), have passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Have a Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Be registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB);
• Have demonstrated professional competence in Accounts work as reflected in work performance and results;
• Have a clear understanding of the Mandate of KEWI and the role of finance and accounts work in achievement of the same.
• Certificate in computer applications;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution