Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill vacant positions in the Kenya National Audit Office (KENAO) as indicated below.
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Director of Audit
5 vacancies
Salary: KENAO Scale 3 – Basic Kshs.110,682 to Kshs.140,778 pm
Duties and Responsibilities
A Director of Audit will head an Audit Division comprising of a minimum of two Sub-divisions in Central Government, Local Authorities or State Corporations Departments. He/she may also be deployed in the Specialized Audit Department or in the Finance, Administration, Human Resource and Training Department or assigned any other duty or responsibility the Office may deem appropriate.
He/she will be responsible for efficient and effective organization, co-ordination, control and supervision of all audit functions and other responsibilities, staff development and discipline in the Division.
Requirements for Appointment
To be considered for appointment to the position of Director of Audit, applicants must have:-
- A Masters degree from a reputable university in any of the fields relevant to the audit function such as Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Law, Business Administration or Public Administration; or
- A first degree from a reputable university plus CPA (K) or its recognized equivalent professional qualification. In both cases, applicants must have had extensive audit experience in the Public Service or in a large audit firm for a minimum period of eighteen (18) years, three (3) of which must have been at a senior level.
- Applicants who are in possession of a first degree from a reputable university plus a post-graduate diploma in fields relevant to the audit function and twenty (20) years experience in the Public Service or in a large audit firm, three of them at a senior level, will also be considered.
- Applicants from the Kenya National Audit Office who are qualified for promotion to the grade of Director of Audit in accordance with the Scheme of Service for Audit Examiners and Auditors will be considered.
- Applicants who have knowledge and experience in Value for Money, Environmental and/or Forensic Audits, as well as in computerized auditing will have an added advantage.
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Deputy Director of Audit
2 vacancies
Salary: KENAO Scale 4 – Basic Kshs.103,659 to Kshs.132,297 p.m.
Duties and Responsibilities
A Deputy Director of Audit will be in charge of an Audit Sub-division comprising of a number of Audit Branches responsible for audit of several Government Ministries/Departments, Local Authorities or State Corporations. He/she may also be deployed in the Specialized Audit Department or in the Finance, Administration, Human Resource and Training Department or assigned any other duty or responsibility the Office may deem appropriate.
He/she will be responsible for efficient and effective organization, co-ordination, control and supervision of audit operations and other responsibilities, staff development and discipline in the Sub-division.
Requirements for Appointment
To be considered for appointment to the position of Deputy Director of Audit, applicants must have:-
- A Masters degree from a reputable university in any of the fields relevant to the audit function such as Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Law, Business Administration or Public Administration; or
- A first degree from a reputable university plus CPA (K) or its recognized equivalent professional qualification. In both cases, applicants must have had extensive audit experience for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years either in the Public Service or in a large audit firm, three (3) of which must have been at a senior level.
- Applicants who are in possession of a first degree from a reputable university plus a post-graduate diploma in fields relevant to audit function and seventeen (17) years audit experience in the public service or in a large audit firm, three (3) of them at a senior level, will also be considered.
- Applicants from the Kenya National Audit Office whoare qualified for promotion to the grade of Deputy Director of Audit in accordance with the Scheme of Service for Audit Examiners and Auditors will be considered.
- Applicants who have knowledge and experience in Value for Money, Environmental and/or Forensic Audits, as well as in computerized auditing will have an added advantage.
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Drivers III
4 vacancies
Salary: KENAO Scale 16 – Basic Kshs.10,805 to Kshs.11,913 p.m.
Duties and Responsibilities
Driver III is the entry grade into the Driver’s cadre.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve driving a motor vehicle as authorized, carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure etc; detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems, maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned, ensuring the security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road, safety of the passengers and/or goods therein, and maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D (plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- A valid driving licence free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle (s) an officer is required to drive;
- Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
- Passed Suitability Test for Driver Grade III;
- Passed Practical Test for Drivers conducted by the respective Ministry/Department;
- A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and
- At least two (2) years driving experience.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to download application forms PSC 2 (REVISED 2007) and PSC 2A from KENAO’s website:
www.kenao.go.ke or from the Public Service Commission of Kenya.
Applicants from the Public Service should complete three (3) copies of both PSC 2 (REVISED 2007) and PSC 2A forms. All the three (3) copies of duly completed PSC 2 (REVISED 2007) forms should be submitted to the Controller and Auditor General. The original copy of PSC 2A forms should be submitted to the Controller and Auditor-General through Heads of Departments who will complete Part II of the form and forward it to the Controller and Auditor General. Duplicate and triplicate copies of PSC 2A should be submitted directly to the Controller and Auditor- General.
Applicants who are not in the Public Service should complete three (3) copies of PSC.2 (REVISED 2007) forms and submit them directly to the Controller and Auditor-General.
In all cases, copies of the applicant’s certificates, testimonials and ID Card (not originals) should be attached to the duly completed original copies of application forms.
Applications should reach the Controller and Auditor-General by 18 June, 2010. The applications can either be mailed to:-
The Controller and Auditor-General,
Kenya National Audit Office,
P. O. Box 30084-00100,
Nairobi.
Or Hand-delivered to the reception of the Kenya
National Audit Office on 3rd Floor of Anniversary
Towers, University Way, Nairobi.
Or Submitted through e-mail: cag@kenao.go.ke
Applicants should indicate the Advertisement Number of the position applied for on the application forms as required and on the envelope forwarding the forms, where this mode of delivery is preferred.
