Manager, Internal Audit at National Police Service Commission

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities
i. Develop and implement internal risk-based audit strategy and annual
plan for the Commission;
ii. Develop and implement the Commission’s Enterprise Risk Management
program;
iii. Review audit reports from departmental heads and compile final report
for Internal Audit Committee;
iv. Coordinate the annual external audit exercise of the Commission by the
Office of Auditor General;
v. Initiate periodic review of the Commission’s Internal Audit charter;
vi. Coordinate and offer advisory and secretarial services to the Commission’s
Internal Audit Committee;
vii. Plan and execute quarterly financial and systems Internal Audit review
activities;
viii. Review internal controls and ensure their documentation for effectiveness
and adequacy and recommend corrective measures;
ix. Develop and manage departmental budget and work plan;
Prepare internal audit systems, procedures and guidelines;
xi. Ensure compliance with all relevant Legislation within the Commission;
xii. Identify risks in Commission’s capital projects, review departmental risk
register and give recommendations on the ideal risk management
strategies;
xiii. Monitor conformity to acceptable standards, plans, budgets and schedules;
xiv. Analyze the final accounts and financial statements to ensure quality and
authenticity of the report;
xv. Expedite implementation of internal and external audit recommendations;
xvi. Conduct preliminary reviews of the areas to be audited;
xvii. Undertake performance appraisal for staff within the unit.
(b) Requirements for appointment

i. Have a minimum of eight (8) years and at least three (3) years’ experience
in a senior position in a comparable position;
ii. Have a Master’s degree in any of the following: Finance, Accounting or
Administration from a recognized institution;
iii. Has proven relevant experience in any of the following fields; Finance,
Accounting, Audit;
iv. Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK)
v. Member of Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya).
vi. Has finalized CPA part III
vii. Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution
viii. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Mode of application

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through jobs portal: https://services.npsc.go.ke/recruitment

Other Requirements

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to bring the original certificates for verification during the interview.
Shortlisted candidates for the position of Managers and above will be required to satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by obtaining clearance certificates from KRA, HELB, EACC, CRB and DCI.
Applications should be addressed to:

The Commission Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer

National Police Service Commission

CBK Pension Towers, Harambee Avenue

P.O Box 47363-00100 Nairobi

So as to reach the Commission by the close of business on or before 21st February, 2025 at 5.00 pm East African Time (EAT).