REF IOA/001/2023
Job Summary:

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

Carrying out audit checks and identifying any accounting errors;
Collecting data on periodical financial returns, estimates and expenditure;
Examining vouchers, cashbooks, ledgers confirming the propriety and accuracy of the transactions;
Auditing of systems and processes; and
Auditing annual accounts; conducting financial audit. 

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or Part II of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Registered member of any of the following professional bodies: - Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Information Systems Audit and Control Associatio (ISACA);
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Leadership, integrity and people management skills
Communication Skills
Customer service focus
Strategic level thinking
Change and transformation capabilities
Management skills
Analytical and decision making
Adaptability and flexibility
Innovative and creative thinking