Assistant Director Co-Operative Audit ( Post 2 ) – Ministry Of Co-Operatives And (Msme) Development 51 views

Position: Assistant Director Co-Operative Audit

Job Description

The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.

• Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.90, 200-Ksh 124,630 p.m. (CSG 7)
• House Allowance: Ksh 18,066-KSH 45,000 p.m.
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh 12,000 p.m.
• Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
• Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
• Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable.

Assistant Director Co-Operative Audit, a candidate must have;

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Co-operative Auditor, CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service.

(ii) a bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Co-operative Management, Co-operative Audit, Commerce (Accounting/finance option), Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Business Administration (Accounting/finance option) or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.

(iii) a Certified Public Accountant Part III/CPA (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and

(iv) demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability.

Duties and Responsibilities for Assistant Director Co-Operative Audit

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

(i) developing and implementing audit policies, guidelines, manuals and technical updates.

(ii) verifying applications for registration of auditors.

(iii) providing technical support to co-operatives on accounting, auditing and taxation matters.

(iv) assessing and evaluating co-operative audit risk exposure and recommend audit procedures, test and controls to mitigate the risks.

(v) escalating key actionable audit issues and recommendations to the commissioner for co-operatives, County government and the society for implementation.

(vi) developing guidelines and circulars on emerging technical issues affecting societies.

(vii) coordinating special audits, inspections and inquiries.

(viii) developing capacity building programmes for co-operative auditors.

(ix) reviewing audited accounts before they are registered.

(x) ensuring maintenance of the register of audited accounts and preparing periodical reports; and

(xi) ensuring maintenance of AIA records, payment of the requisite fees to the State Department and prepare periodical reports.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke

Send an email to: [email protected]. Please include your ID /Passport Number and full name, or call the following numbers: Landline: +254 (020) 2223901, 254 20 2227471 Call Centre: 020 4865000

Please Note:

(i) Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.

(ii) Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.

(iii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

(iv) The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.

THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

(v) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.

(vi) It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

(vii) Serving officers shall be required to avail original letters of appointment to the current substantive posts during the interviews.

Applications should reach the Commission on or before 4 th June, 2024 (Latest 5 pm East African Time)