Judicial Commission Audit Careers in kenya

Judicial Commission Audit Careers in kenya
The Constitution of Kenya 2010 inter alia mandates the Judiciary to dispense Justice without undue delay.

In order for the Judiciary to be responsive to this constitutional requirement, it is imperative that the Judiciary strengthens its administrative and governance functions to position itself as a strong, effective and efficient institution in the administration of justice in the country.

The Judiciary now seeks to recruit high caliber individuals who will serve to strengthen the function of the Finance Directorate.

Internal Audit

Chief Risk and Internal Systems Auditor (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
Evaluation and implementation of audit reports;
Reviewing audit working papers;
Ensuring maintenance of high audit standards and overseeing adherence to plans, budgets and work schedules;
Ensuring compliance with existing regulations, instructions and procedures ¡n financial and other operations;

Verifying and pre-auditing the Judiciary Accounts, Statement of assets and liabilities, fund accounts and annual audited statements; carrying out investigations and heading special audit tasks; and
Preparing annual audit reports/returns for the Judiciary.

Professional qualifications and experience
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
A Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting/Finance option)
Served ¡n a comparable and relevant position for a reputable organization for a minimum period of eight (8) years;
CPA III or CIAIII;
Demonstrated a high degree of competence and capabilities in conducting and supervising both financial and management audits;
Be a registered member of ICPAK.
Be proficient in computer applications with strong emphasis on data and financial management software

Senior Risk and Internal Systems Auditor (1 Posts)

Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will undertake various audit assignments including:
Preparation of audit plans, programmes and budgets;
Reviewing internal control sysems on financial and other operations of the Judiciary;
Ensuring economic, efficient and effective use of the financial and operating systems including computer systems, assets;
Preparing audit reports; and
Maintaining professional audit standards.

Professional qualifications and experience
For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:
A Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting/Finance option);
Served in a comparable and relevant position for a reputable organization for a minimum period of five (5) years;
CPA Ill or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA);
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
Must be a registered member of ICPAK.
Be proficient ¡n computer applications with strong emphasis on data and financial management software

Internal Risk and Systems Auditor I (3 Posts)

Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be required to undertake the following duties:
Executing audit programmes;
Collecting audit evidence;
Reviewing internal control systems and operations;
Verifying the existence and safety of the Judiciary assets;
Preparing draft Audit reports;
Reviewing budgetary controls on the issuance of authority to incur expenditure and commitments; and
Validating of records and reports.

Professional qualifications and experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
A Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting / Finance option);
Served in a comparable and relevant position for a reputable organization for a minimum period of two (2) years;
CPA II or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) II.
Have shown merit and ability as reflected ¡n work performance and results.

Be proficient in computer applications with strong emphasis on data and financial management software

Internal Risk and Systems Auditor II (4 Posts)

Duties and Responsibilities
An Officer at this level will work under the direction of a more senior officer. Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:
Verifying periodical financial returns that are required to be submitted from time to time such as pending bill return, expenditure return, imprest returns, revenue and Appropriation-In-Aid returns, staff return and vehicle returns;
Ensuring that the physical assets, plant and equipment, supplies, stores are appropriately recorded in the relevant registers and are kept under safe custody; and
Ensuring that revenue (Appropriation-In-Aid) and other receipts due to the Judiciary are collected promptly, banked immediately and accounted for and where revenue collectable is not fixed, ensure that pre-audit of the relevant documents is carried out.

Professional qualifications and experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must
Be in possession of CPA I/Diploma in Internal Auditing or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) II from a recognized institution.
Served ¡n a comparable and relevant position for a reputable organization for a minimum period of two (2) years;
Be proficient in computer applications with strong emphasis on data and financial management software

All applications should be made through: www.judiciary.go.ke/jobs/ so as to reach the Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission no later than 10th of January, 2013.

Successful candidates may be deployed to various stations across the country.

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates.

The Secretary,
Judicial Service Commission