Assistant Manager, Internal Audit

Academic Qualifications

For appointment to this position, candidates must possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines or equivalent from a recognized institution:
  • Commerce;
    
  • Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option);
    
  • Business Management (Finance or Accounting option);
    
  • Economics;
    
  • Strategic Management; or a closely related field.
    
• A Master’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration (Finance or Accounting), Business Management, Strategic Management, or a related field.
  

Professional Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) by KASNEB or an equivalent qualification.
  
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
  
• Active membership and in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of
  
• Kenya (ICPAK), ISACA, or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) / CIA (K) or equivalent.
  
• Completion of a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  
• Proficiency in computer applications and audit management software.
  
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
  

Experience

• At least eight (8) years of relevant work experience in auditing, with a minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory position.
  
• Demonstrated team management experience and exposure interacting with the Board of Directors.
  

Risk Management & Assurance

• Coordinate the identification, assessment, and ranking of organizational risks.
  
• Review risk management mechanisms developed by management and provide independent assurance on their adequacy and effectiveness.
  
• Verify that the Corporation’s risk registers are regularly updated and maintained.
  

Audit Planning & Execution

• Coordinate the development and implementation of annual audit plans, engagement plans, and work programs.
  
• Design, develop, and execute audit programs in line with professional auditing standards.
  
• Conduct scheduled and ad hoc audits across the Corporation.
  

Audit Review & Quality Assurance

• Review audit findings, working papers, and draft reports for quality and accuracy.
  
• Maintain the Corporation’s Audit Management System in accordance with established audit guidelines and best practices.
  

Follow-up & Implementation

• Conduct follow-up reviews to monitor the implementation of audit recommendations.
  
• Track and report on the status of audit issues and management actions.
  

Compliance & Governance

• Review compliance with risk mitigation policies, statutory requirements, and internal procedures.
  
• Support the maintenance of strong governance frameworks across the organization.
  

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare clear, concise, and timely audit reports.
  
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.