Audit Officer

Shape the future of public prosecution! As Audit Officer, you implement audit strategies, analyze financial data, and fortify internal controls. With a salary up to Kshs.112,094 plus allowances and benefits, this permanent role offers stability and growth. Bring your accounting expertise to a pivotal government office. Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Pursuant to Section 13 (2) of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act No. 2 of 2013, the Office shall have power to appoint, control and supervise its staff in a manner and for such purposes as may be necessary for the promotion of the purpose and the object for which the Office is established.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the under listed vacancies:

AUDIT OFFICER DPP 8-TWO (2) POSTS V/NO. 5/2026

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.69.394p.m. – Kshs.112,094 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits:
House Allowance: Kshs.16,500 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.5,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: Kshs.6,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Cover: As covered by the Medical Insurance Cover for ODPP staff
Group Life Insurance Cover: As covered by the Group Life Insurance Cover for ODPP staff
Group Personal Accident Insurance Cover: As covered by Group Personal Accident Insurance Cover for ODPP staff
Car loan: Up to Kshs.1.5 million

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BA)-Accounting/Finance Option or Bachelor of Science (BSC)-Auditing and Consultancy/Finance option from a recognized Institution or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Certified Public Accountant – CPA part II or equivalent qualifications; and
3. Meet Chapter Six (6) of the constitution of Kenya 2010.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is the entry grade for this cadre. An officer at this level may be deployed to work at the Headquarters or Regional Offices under the guidance of a senior and experienced officer.

Specifically, duties and responsibilities will include:

1. Implementing audit and risk strategy, policies, Audit Framework, procedures and programmes;
2. Implementing the Internal Audit Charter for ODPP;
3. Analyze the utilization of software and data analytical tools to enhance the efficiency of the audit process;
4. Vouching transactions in audit investigation in ODPP;
5. Collecting audit evidence on major audit issues identified;
6. Undertaking the review of internal control systems in operation, to ensure system weaknesses are identified and solutions developed;
7. Verifying the existence and safety of ODPP assets and recommend appropriate solutions to gaps identified;
8. Reviewing issuance of Authority to Incur Expenditure against budgetary allocations and identifying any weakness in the controls;
9. Preparing engagement work plans and work programmes;
10. Undertaking routine cashbook checks to identify weaknesses in the current utilization of procedures and policies on cash management at ODPP;
11. Verifying board of survey reports at the closure of the financial year;
12. Undertaking routine cashbook checks to identify weaknesses in the current utilization of procedures and policies on cash management at ODPP;
13. Verifying board of survey reports at the closure of the financial year; and
14. Implementing control systems to ensure the accuracy, correctness and funding availability of AIEs issued to ODPP field stations.