Job Description

Job Description/Requirements

Kenya National Library Service (knls) Board is a statutory body of the Government of Kenya established by an Act of Parliament, Cap 225 of the Laws of Kenya in April 1965. The Board’s mandate is to develop, promote, establish and equip libraries in Kenya. The State Corporations Act Cap 446 of the laws of Kenya also guides the Board in its operations.
Applications are invited to fill the following positions: -

1. INTERNAL AUDITOR 1 - SCALE 7 (1 POST)
Job Ref. No. KNL/HQ/AD/180 C/108

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

This position reports to the Principal Internal Auditor. The Internal Auditor I will assist in examining, evaluating and investigating the adequacy and effectiveness of management control systems and procedures in order to strengthen internal controls in accordance with the organizations policies, procedures and plans.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls and the risk management process
• Recommend improvement in the internal control process
• Prepare periodic audit reports
• Ensure adherence to the international auditing standards
• Review audit reports
• Verifying and pre-auditing the knls account, statement of assets and liabilities and annual audited statements
• Carrying out investigations and heading special audit tasks

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting from a recognized University and or CPA (K)
• At least three (3) years professional experience in Auditing
• Diploma in Risk Management will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of computerized Audit Management System will be an added advantage
• Membership of Institute of Internal Audit of Kenya and in good standing.

Requirements / Attributes
• Working knowledge of Public and National library administration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• ICT working knowledge
• Good interpersonal skills
• Integrity

How to Apply
Applicants should submit seven (7) hard copies of their application which should include the application letter, CV, Certified copies of relevant certificates, testimonials, integrity clearance certificates and copy of National ID/Passport and three (3) names of referees one of whom should be the current / last employer addressed to:
The Director
Kenya National Library Service
P O Box 30573-00100, NAIROBI

Applicants should indicate the Job Reference number for the position applied for on the envelope and deliver to the knls Headquarters office, Ngong Road, Maktaba Kuu Building, Community Area, Tel. 0722860567 and a soft copy emailed to knls@knls.ac.ke.

knls is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality.

Only successful applicants will be acknowledged.

Applications should be received at knls Headquarters, Ngong Road, Community Area, Maktaba Kuu

Building not later than 5.00 p.m. on 25th March 2022.

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