Job Description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, INTERNAL AUDIT NAMATA GRADE 4 ONE (1) POST
The Assistant Director is responsible for providing independent and objective internal control advisory measures aimed at improving financial prudence and risk management, governance processes in the operations of the Authority.
(a) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
(i) A minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience and three (3) years of which must be a supervisory position;
(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 as an added
advantage;
(iii) 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;
(iv) Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent
qualification;
(v) Registered member of ICPAK and in good standing
(vi) Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
(vii) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.
(b) Duties and Responsibilities
Specifically, duties and responsibilities will entail:
(i) Supervises the regular risk assurance, quality control and
compliance tests on the Authority’s operating systems, policies
and procedures and makes necessary recommendations;
(ii) Supervises the development and implementation of internal audit policies, strategies, procedures, norms and standards and plans;
(iii) Supervises the implementation of audit schedules and programs;
(iv) Supervises and appraises staff in the department;
(v) Evaluates and reviews the performance of staff in the Department.
(vi) Evaluates progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from both internal and external
audits;
(vii) Facilitates the timely implementation of the annual audit work plan;
(viii) Reviews and advises on adequacy of existing control systems;
(ix) Ensures identification and documentation of audit issues and
recommendations;
(x) Ensures implementation of the anti-fraud and corruption strategy in accordance with Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission guidelines;
(xi) Reviews the results of audit reports and findings;
(xii) Reviews training projections for the staff in the department;
(xiii) Prepares the procurement plan for the department; and
(xiv) Mentors and coaches staff.
(c) Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes
(i) Problem-solving skills
(ii) Analytical skills
(iii) Strategic and Innovative Thinking
(iv) Communication skills
(v) Strategic and Innovative Skills
GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Interested Candidates MUST provide:
- Application Letter;
- Copies of academic certificates and testimonials;
- A copy of the National Identity Card or Valid Passport;
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing current position,
qualifications, working experience, a working email and Daytime
telephone number;
- Indicate the Position applied for on the Envelope.
OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate);
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB Clearance Certificate);
- Criminal Investigations Department (Certificate of Good Conduct);
- An approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB Report);
- Ethics and Anticorruption Commission (Dully filled and completed first schedule (s.13) and self-declaration form stamped by the EACC.