The Deputy Director, Internal Audit will report to the Director/Chief Executive Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
Developing and reviewing operational and management systems, policies and guidelines; coordinate the development and implementation of fraud investigation strategy;
Developing and overseeing implementation of risk assessment framework;
Developing and reviewing audit techniques and procedures; developing and reviewing internal controls;
Developing audit plans, setting targets and budgets;
Publishing audit reports; interpreting prevailing policies for sound auditing principles, practices and control;
Compiling periodic management audit reports; preparing and submitting audit reports for presentation to the audit and risk committee;
Developing and monitoring performance targets and managing and developing departmental staff.
Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting option); Commerce (Finance option); Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: - Business Administration (Finance); Business Administration (Accounting); Master of Science in Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years' three (3) of which must be at the Grade of Assistant Director, Internal Audit or in a comparable position;
At least 12 years' relevant experience and 5 years in a management role;
Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Be Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
Computer literacy;
Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in legal work as reflected in work performance and results.
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
