PRINCIPAL AUDITOR I -SPECIALISED AUDIT

VACANCY

PRINCIPAL AUDITOR I -SPECIALISED AUDIT
CIRCULAR NO. 5 OF 2024, POSITION CODE: 140100152.1
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position at the Office of the Auditor General.

SALARY: D2 (P337, 008 – P371, 628) per annum.
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum.
BENEFITS:
1. Optional contnbutory Medcal Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% Employee 50%) 2. Contributory Pension (Government contributes 15% and employee contnbutes 5% of salary).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. Accounting, Law, Economics. Business or equivalent Postgraduate and/or Professional qualification m a relevant field Is required {e.g. CPA. CFF, CFE. CPFA. CFS).

EXPERIENCE:

At least ten (10) years of relevant work experience of which two (2) years should have been as a Principal Auditor 1 or equivalent.
Main purpose of the Job:
To oversee the planning execution and reporting of accounting fraud and investigations of fraud rregulanties and other suspicions of misconduct at Sectional level raised wrthm pubkc sector organization.

 

Key Performance Areas:

1.Forensic Audit and investigation
Expert knowledge and understanding of fraud investigation and management. Possess advanced data analytical sklls. use and adapt risk management toots and systems. Oversee and manage the tracking and collection of forensic evidence, identify fraud if any is being carried out. time period for which the fraud has been conducted, how the fraud has been concealed. Quantify the monetary amount .‘loss suffered due to the fraud and present findings to the client
2.Litigation Services and Court Proceedings
Knowledge of forensic investigation as well as law and specific acts governing the client. Ensure that forensic investigations are conducted under the assumption that the outcome of the engagement maybe determined In court Build a case docket by following legal procedures and acts.
Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies as well as produce evidence.
3.Execution and Delivery
Vanage execution and on time deksery by setting priorites and milestones, translatng ntiatrves into plans and schedules and coordinating activities, monitor the demands on a process or operation and match resources to ensure business continuity. Develop and implement momtonng measurement and tracking processes and/ or systems.
4.Auditing Standards and Governing Requirements
Thorough knowledge and understandng of applicable governing requirements including laws, regulations, standards, frameworks and principles and criteria rsckxtog changes and amendments of the same le.g. ISSAK 6QG ISA. 1AAS8?.
5.Audit Approach and Methodology
Establish and commurvcate engagement approach and methodology, manage the flow of nformabon and workflow dependencies across multpie engagements, make recommendations and determine if the requirements for limiting the scope of the engagement have been satisfied.
6.Dau Analysis and Validation
Design tools and processes analysis and validation. Define processes for obtaining information that wsl result m the most reliable data as well as best practices for evaiuatng the reliability, accuracy, credibility, usability and completeness of n formation.
7.Audit Evidence
Understanding and abtity to perform procedures identify nuances and complexities w<hm data, ewdence or supporting documentation.
8.Technical Expertise
Conduct research to stay abreast with the latest developments and benchmark current practices Perform complex tasks and identify new applications from current processes and understanring, apply expertise to situations problems and queries Use best practice to develop unique applications and enhance performance.
9.Leading Teams
Manage day to day organization of employees by planning and assigning work to achieve operational goals, manage, monitor and enhance performance of individuals.

 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

1.Deeding and Initiating Action
2.Leading and Supervision
3.Adhenng to Principles and Values
4.Planning and Organizing
5.Delivering Results and meeting customer expectations
6.Analyzing
7.Writing and Reporting
8.Presenting and Communicating Information

 

APPLICATIONS;

a)Please quote the above vacancy circular number. In case of serving Public Officers, please state the date of first appointment, present post and salary scale.
b)Detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae.
c)Certified copies of academic and professional certificates and National Identity Card.
d)At least two recent work related references (not more than 6 months old)
e)All applications should be routed through Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered.
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be responded to.