IPOA Senior Risk and Audit Officer Job

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is a state Authority created under an Act of Parliament No.35 of 2011, which provides for civilian oversight over the work of the police.
IPOA is mandated to hold the police accountable to the public in the performance of their functions.
IPOA wishes to recruit a results-oriented Kenyan citizen with drive, vision and creativity to fill the following vacancy at the Authority:
Senior Risk and Audit Officer
IPOA Grade 5
Job Ref: IPOA/HR/12/2015

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Reports to the Head, Risk and Audit.
Major duties and responsibilities:

• Providing inputs and proposals for the update of standards, procedures and guidelines for internal audit in the organization;
• Conducting audits of IPOA operations as per the approved risk based audit plan;
• Conducting follow up audits;
• Verifying the existence and safety of the Authority’s assets;
• Preparing draft internal audit reports for presentation to Management;
• Carrying out continuous risk assessment and evaluation; and
• Assisting in the implementation of the IPOA risk management framework;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Profile:

• Be a citizen of Kenya.

Required functional skills:

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
• Bachelors in the following disciplines: Commerce (Finance or Accounting Option), Business Administration (Accounting Option), Information Technology; or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Passed part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Kenya examination or equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Risk & Audit Officer, for a minimum period of three (3) years or four (4) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private Sector;
• A certificate in computer application skills; and
• Shown merit, integrity and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Required behavioral skills:

• A Candidate must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;
• Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading teams;
• Demonstrate high ethical standards;

How to Apply

Interested persons should view detailed job descriptions and fill ONLY ONE application form (CLICK HERE to download). No other application formats will be accepted.
Applications in a sealed envelope with the job reference number clearly marked should be received by the undersigned on or before Friday 14th August 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Chief Executive Officer,
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
ACK Garden Annex, 3rd Floor, 1st Ngong Avenue.
P.O. Box 23035-00100,
Nairobi.
Email: careers@ipoa.go.ke
IPOA is an equal opportunity employer.