Job Description
Job Title Manager, Internal Audit
Grade KWT 3
Corporation/Organization Kenya Water Towers Agency
Directorate N/A
Department
Internal Audit
Division N/A
Section / Unit N/A
Location / Work Station Head Office
*where not applicable indicates N/A
Reporting Relationships
Reports to
1. Functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board of
Directors
2. Administratively to the Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports Principal Internal Auditor
Indirect Reports
1. Senior Internal Auditor
2. Internal Auditor
Job Purpose
To provide independent, objective assurance and consulting activities aimed at
improving the operations of the Board.
Assist the Board and Management in accomplishing its strategic objectives through
a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of
risk management, control and governance processes.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
I. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
a) Lead in formulating and coordinating policies, strategies and procedures
b) Provision of advice to the Board of Directors on emerging issues in internal
audit.
c) Lead in direct research and investigations on emerging internal audit issues
d) Lead liaison with oversight and standard setting bodies on emerging internal
audit issues
e) Provide reasonable assurance on the state of risk management, control and
governance within the Agency;
f) Direct the internal audit function in accordance with the established legal
framework and the International Professional Practices Framework of the
Institute of Internal Auditors.
g) Direct the development of the three-year rolling internal audit strategic plan
and supervise its implementation.
h) Lead the development of departmental Risk Based Annual Work Plan
i) Provide guidance and direction on investigations/special audits and formally
submits an opinion on all aspects of findings, conclusions and
Recommendations.
j) Overseeing the review and evaluation of budgetary performance of the
Agency.
k) Review and give strategic direction on the implementation of Institutional Risk
Management framework.
l) Advice on the identification, monitoring and evaluation of risk management
strategies and test the efficacy of the risk assessment systems and provide
independent assurance on the risk management process on both design and
operation.
II. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
a) Provision of advice and secretariat services to the Audit Committee;
b) Participate in the meetings of the Audit Committee as the head of Internal
Audit Department, an advisor and Secretary to Committee.
c) Coordinate the preparation of the Annual Audit Committee report to the
Board of Directors.
d) Review budgetary performance, financial management, transparency and
accountability mechanisms and processes;
e) Monitoring management’s progress in implementing Internal Audit
Recommendations and report annually to the Board of Directors on the extent
to which management have implemented their action plans in response to
audit recommendations
f) Provide Corporate Risk and Advisory Services by assisting the Audit Committee
and management discharge their risk management responsibilities and ensure
they are objective.
g) Review key corporate risks and ensure they are well supported and reported
h) Provides Technical assistance in the area of risk identification and assessment
i) Review effectiveness of financial and non-financial performance management
systems;
j) Coordination between the Management and the Office of the Auditor General
(OAG by establishing and maintaining a productive working relationship with
the OAG, to ensure coordination of audit activities during attest and other
audits to enhance opportunities for reliance and minimize overlap.
k) Regulate, standardize and document internal audit activities.
l) Provide mentorship and coaching of staff within the department.
m) Monitoring and reporting on the Board overall risk profile;
n) Coordinate the training and capacity building of Audit Committee Members
and Internal Audit staff.
Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility
a) Oversee development and implementation of the Internal Audit work plans
and budget;
b) Responsible for management of resources under the Internal Audit budget.
II. Responsibility for Physical Assets
a) Responsible for safekeeping and general custodian of physical assets assigned
by the Agency that include; desktop computer, laptop, Ipad, office furniture,
office equipment, electronics and any other assets assigned to the job holder
b) Oversee prudent utilization and safety of assets assigned to the Internal Audit
department.
c) Responsible for the maintenance and safekeeping of final audit reports,
confidential information, manuals, legal documents and records.
III. Decision Making / Job Influence
a) Provide advice to Management and Board on matters relating to Internal
Audit.
b) Policy formulation and implementation for the Department.
c) Allocation of resources.
d) Allocation of duties to staff.
e) Format of reports and outcomes.
f) Staff Performance appraisal and discipline.
IV. Working Conditions
a) Works predominantly within the office with occasional field visits, travelling,
extended working hours, Demanding, strenuous, political risk.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
i. 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;
ii. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance
or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant
field from a recognized university;
iii. Meets the requirements of leadership and integrity as prescribed in
Chapter 6 of the constitution;
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
i. Have passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent
qualification;
ii. Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and or be a Member
of the IIA or ISACA in good standing;
iii. Have attended a leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
from a recognized institution;
Previous relevant work experience required.
A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience three (3) of which
should have been in management.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
Functional Skills
i. Knowledge in International Professional Practice Framework for internal
auditing (IPPF)
ii. Understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives and
the ability to transform them into auditing standards, policies and
programmes.
iii. Knowledge of the constitution of Kenya, Country’s Public Sector Financial
Management, policies, relevant laws and regulation, standards and goals
iv. Knowledge of the International Public Sector Accounting and Internal Audit
Standards
v. Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS),
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)Knowledge of
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Behavioral Competencies/Attributes
i. Ability to articulate, interpret and implement National and International
policies and development goals.
ii. Organisational, analytical, managerial and decision making abilities
iii. Creativity and innovation
iv. Integrity
v. Technical problem solving
vi. Interpersonal and communication skills
vii. Resource management skills
viii. Results-oriented, self-driven
ix. Appreciation and application of technology in the work environment
x. Passion for continuous professional development
xi. Initiative to achieve expected results
xii. Team leadership
xiii. Concern for quality and standards;
xiv. Assertiveness and Self Confidence; and Time management.
xv. Computer Application skills.