Internal Auditor

The Competition Authority of Kenya (‘the Authority’) is a Statutory Agency established under the Competition Act Cap 504 of the laws of Kenya. The Authority’s mandate is to promote and
safeguard competition and also protect consumers from unfair and misleading market conduct.

The Authority invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and motivated persons to fill the following vacant positions:

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL
INTERNAL AUDIT AND LEGAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS

Position: Internal Auditor

Ref No. CAK/01.05/2025

Reports to: Manager, Internal Audit

Job Description

• Carrying out audit tests on internal controls in accounting, administration, information systems and operational procedures;
• Preparing audit reports;
• Preparing risk-based audit plans, programmes and schedules;
• Examining and evaluating the Authority’s internal controls to ascertain their adequacy and make recommendations for improvement;
• Reviewing the ICT security policies, standards, procedures and controls ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets;
• Performing information control reviews of internal control procedures including system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, back up and disaster recovery and systems maintenance;
• Coordinating the updating and review of the department’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Information Management System (ISMS);
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement in IT policies and practices;
• Preparing audit reports and working papers to ensure that adequate documentation exists to support the completed audit conclusions;
• Documenting audit working and paper files;
• Following up on implementation of audit recommendations and reporting on the same;
• Performing ad hoc audit assignments; and
• Providing support to external auditors.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance) or other recognized equivalent qualifications
• Certified Public Accountant (CPAK) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or ACCA.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and/or Certified Information Security Management
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) as an added advantage;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Possess Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills;
• Possess Good Analytical skills; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution