Director of Audit – (8 Post)

Originally the Office was referred to as the Exchequer & Audit Department which with time changed to the Office of the Controller and Auditor-General. During this period, the Office derived its mandate from the Exchequer and Audit Act Cap 412 which provided for the audit of the Central Government by the Controller and Auditor General. Later the Act was a…

Director of Audit – (8 Post)

Purpose of the job

• This position is responsible for the provision of technical leadership in the conduct of external audit within the National Government sectors, County Governments and

• International Institutions in accordance with the Constitution of Kenya, the Public Audit Act, INTOSAI Framework for Professional Pronouncements, OAG methodology and practices and Audit Charters of International Organizations to ensure that quality audit reports are delivered within the statutory timelines.

• The Director of Audit will be deployed to head an Audit Directorate in National, County

• Government or a Sector.  He/she may also be deployed in the Specialized Audit Services Department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Spearhead the formulation, implementation and review of the Directorate strategy and annual audit plans in line with the Corporate strategy and plans,

• Advice the management on emerging issues and risks arising from the audits, best practices in public finance management and audit processes.

• Participate in identifying and assessing the quality, audit and organizational risks that may adversely affect the achievement of the strategic objectives of the Office and implementing measures to mitigate the risks.

• Coordinate audits of various National Government Sectors and County Governments, including Public Entities within those Sectors or Counties and International Institutions audit assignments.

• Oversee efficient and effective organization, co-ordination, control and supervision of all audit or administrative functions in the Directorate.

• Oversee quality management of the audits to ensure compliance with audit standards, legal, regulatory frameworks and OAG methodology and practices.

• Develop and implement action plans on quality issues arising from quality reviews in line with the Quality Assurance Policy and guidelines issued from time to time.

• Coordinate all audit functions under the Directorate to ensure effective and efficient delivery of audit services to the audited clients.

• Oversee the development of Annual Audit Plans and assist audit staff in the planning, organizing, executing and monitoring audit operations;

• Represent the Auditor-General in oversight and other committees of Parliament, County Assemblies and International Institutions.

• Represent the Office in the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) and Regional INTOSAI organizations Working Groups,

• Committees and Task Forces to support SAIs in fostering the economy, effectiveness, and efficiency of government programs for the benefit of all.

• Establish effective collaboration and partnerships with organs of government, other Supreme Audit Institutions and professional organizations, international organizations, private sectors, civil society and any other relevant stakeholders in the accountability ecosystem to promote the role of SAIs in public sector auditing, accounting, transparency and accountability

• Foster high standards of ethical behaviour within the Office based on the provisions of the Public Audit Act, 2015, Conflict of Interest Act, 2025, ISSAI 130 and the Code of Conduct and Ethics for the Office.