Assistant Director/Manager, Internal Audit

Summary

• This position is responsible for providing independent, objective assurance aimed at adding value and improving the operations of the Board as well as assisting the Board accomplish its strategic objectives by effecting a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

Key Responsibilities;
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Providing secretariat to the Audit committee
• Formulating and coordinate the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and plans;
• Compiling and issue internal audit reports;
• Conducting special audits and investigations;
• Setting up and implement systems in accordance with auditing standards;
• Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems;
• Monitoring and reporting on the Board overall risk profile;
• Supporting various departments in risk profiling;
• Reviewing correctness and accuracy of accounting reports;
• Providing of independent assurance on risk management process on both design and operation; and
• Assuring on risk control effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy and risk management processes.

Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been on Supervisory level;
• Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university;
• Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution; Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification;
• Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and OR Be a Member of the IIA/ISACA in good standing;
• Certificate in a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Be proficient in computer application skill;
• Have demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results;