The Principal Auditor (Systems & Forensic Audit) is a senior role within the Kenya Maritime Authority responsible for overseeing the integrity of the organization's information systems and conducting investigative audits. The role involves developing audit strategies, managing risk-based audit plans, and ensuring that management implements recommended actions to safeguard organizational assets.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Policy Development: Participate in the development of audit systems strategies, policies, and procedures, ensuring their effective implementation.
Audit Planning: Contribute to the preparation of the systems risk-based annual audit plan for approval by the Audit & Risk Management Committee.
Reporting: Prepare comprehensive systems audit reports upon completion of audit engagements to ensure timely issuance to management for implementation of recommended actions.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Evaluate the progress and effectiveness of actions taken to implement systems audit recommendations received from both internal and external audits.
Committee Support: Assist in the preparation of quarterly systems audit reports for the Board's Audit and Risk Management Committee.
Special Investigations: Execute special audits and forensic investigations as required.
Budget Management: Contribute to the preparation of the department's annual budget, and control and monitor its implementation.
Requirements and Qualifications
Professional Certification: Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K).
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option), Finance, or ICT.
A Master’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option), ICT, Finance, or a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Skills
Expertise in systems and forensic auditing.
Advanced risk assessment and management capabilities.
Proficiency in financial and ICT audit standards.
Strong report writing and presentation skills.
Budgeting and financial monitoring skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Kenya Maritime Authority recruitment portal. Go to recruitment.kma.go.ke to submit your application.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Kenya Maritime Authority recruitment portal. Please visit the official portal at https://recruitment.kma.go.ke to submit your application. Alternatively, you can follow the application link provided on the job board: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1210217.
