The Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC) is a State Corporation within the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives, established by the Warehouse Receipt System Act No. 8 of 2019. The Principal Auditor is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the Council's financial and operational systems through robust auditing, risk evaluation, and compliance monitoring.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Audit Planning and Execution
Undertaking audit assignments and preparing detailed audit observations and reports.
Carrying out institutional risk evaluation and efficiency audits.
Conducting financial and systems audits.
Leading audit teams in implementing audit work plans and fieldwork strategies.
Examining vouchers, cashbooks, and ledgers to confirm the propriety and accuracy of transactions.
Verifying the utilization of the Council’s resources.
Auditing systems and processes while evaluating and documenting audit evidence.
Risk & Compliance Management
Carrying out risk assessment and management guidelines.
Managing risk assessment activities, including corruption risk assessment and anti-corruption awareness.
Undertaking audit investigations.
Performing audit follow-ups on the implementation of recommendations and preparing subsequent audit reports.
Support & Documentation
Providing support in the development and updating of the internal audit manual.
Carrying out audit inspections of Council’s records.
Collecting and verifying data on periodical financial returns, estimates, and expenditure.
Preparing audit operational plans.
Person Specifications
Mandatory Requirements
Served for a cumulative nine (9) years, with at least three (3) years in the grade of Senior Auditor or an equivalent position in a comparable organization.
A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option), or an equivalent degree from a recognized institution.
Certified Public Accountants Kenya (CPA-K), Kenya Final Certificate Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) part III, or equivalent qualification.
Registered member in good standing with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).
Certificate in Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) from Kenya Accountants National Examinations Board (KASNEB).
Certificate in a Management course from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Warehouse Receipt System Council application form hosted on Microsoft Forms.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to apply online via the Microsoft Forms link provided on the official recruitment portal.
