Deputy Director Risk Management, Compliance & Audit Job at Uasin Gishu County Government

QUALIFICATIONS,REQUIREMENTS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 102,860.00 - 137,070.00 (CPSB 04)
House Allowance: Ksh.28, 000
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.14, 000 p.m.
Other Allowances as Per the SRC Circulars
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

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.
Facilitate evaluation 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.
Report 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.
Coordinate evaluation of information security and associated risk exposures.
Evaluate regulatory compliance program with consultation from legal.
Maintain 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.
Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set targets.