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Assistant Director, Internal Audit
Closing: Apr 30, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Apr 25, 2024 (11 days ago)
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Requirements for Appointment:
- At least eight (8) years of relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been at a Managerial level.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option), Business Administration or Business Management (Accounting or Finance Option), Information Technology, or any other related degree from a recognized University
- Master’s degree in the same fields will be an added advantage.
- Full Certified Accountancy qualification in CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
- Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), IIA, ISACA, or any other relevant professional body, and be in good standing.
- Management course from a recognized institution will be an added advantage. viii. Proficiency in computer applications.
- Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
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Requirements for Appointment:
- At least eight (8) years of relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been at a Managerial level.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option), Business Administration or Business Management (Accounting or Finance Option), Information Technology, or any other related degree from a recognized University
- Master’s degree in the same fields will be an added advantage.
- Full Certified Accountancy qualification in CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
- Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), IIA, ISACA, or any other relevant professional body, and be in good standing.
- Management course from a recognized institution will be an added advantage. viii. Proficiency in computer applications.
- Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
- Ensure conformity to internal Audit policies and procedures to ensure conformance with the relevant Acts, Regulations, and Standards.
- Monitor the planning, implementation, and execution of the annual audit work plan of the Directorate.
- Monitor the review of controls safeguarding the Corporation’s assets.
- Review audit programs and test procedures.
- Review audit working papers and evidence for audit assignments done.
- Supervise staff in the directorate, including completing performance appraisals and personal development for direct reports, in accordance with the established performance management system.
- Prepare correspondences and respond/act as appropriate to both internal and external contacts to ensure timely feedback.
- Ensure adherence to Internal Audit strategies, policies, procedures, and standards by internal audit staff.
- Monitor the execution of risk-based, value-for-money, and systems audits aimed at strengthening internal control mechanisms that could have an impact on the achievement of the strategic objectives of the Corporation.
- Review documentation of audit findings to ensure they are factual, relevant, and objective with requisite recommendations for improvements.
- Provide guidance on the utilization of automated tools in carrying out audit assignments.
- Review internal audit reports to ensure that the audit evidence gathered supports the audit findings as documented.
- Facilitate follow-ups on the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations and report findings.
- Prepare audit reports on performed audits.
- Carry out continuous review of the audit tests/programs and processes to ensure that the audit scope is adequately covered and addresses the audit objectives.
- Draft briefs for presentation in senior management meetings on the audits carried out.
- Initiate preparation of Board audit reports.
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