Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be in possession of Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option), Business Administration (Accounting Option) from a recognized institution or any other equivalent recognized qualification;
• Be in possession of Master’s degree in either Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be in possession of a at least one of the following professional qualifications:
  • Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA(K))
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or
  • Any other equivalent professional qualification.
• At least nine (9) years relevant experience in audit, finance, or risk management with at least two (2) of which must be in a senior management position;
• Be a registered member and in good standing of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA);
• Have demonstrated wide administrative capabilities and a high degree of competence in managing the audit function at a high level including the ability to device, develop and implement strategic corporate and operational audit plans; and
• Be in possession of a management course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated a high degree of integrity at the previous position and be a team player.