Job Description
Reference : HR/7/DDIA/2021/15
Job Grade : KIP
Basic Salary Scale : KES 197, 923 -279,187 per month
Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
(i) Overseeing development and implementation of Internal Audit Charter, Policies and
Procedures;
(ii) Ensuring development and implementation of internal audit strategic plan, annual
work plans, and budgets;
(iii) Presentation of internal audit reports to the Board Audit Committee;
(iv) Providing Secretarial duties to the Board Audit Committee;
(v) Overseeing day to day activities of the department;
(vi) Coordinating Liaison with external auditors and other external assurance providers;
(vii) Providing advisory services to Management and the Board through consultancy
services to strengthen internal controls, risk management, and governance
processes;
(viii) Coordinating the department’s internal audit assurance activities;
(ix) Ensuring preparation of final internal audit reports for presentation to Management
and the Board;
(x) Providing assurance to the Board and Management on the effectiveness of the
Institute’s risk management framework;
(xi) Coordinating Liaison and close working relationships with the law enforcement
agencies, commissions and professional bodies on audit and investigation issues;
(xii) Evaluating progress and status of steps taken to address any current and past audit
reports;
(xiii) Facilitating presentation of annual external audit report to the Board Audit
Committee;
(xiv) Motivating and mentor staff in the department and ensuring good working
environment; and
(xv) Appraising staff in the department.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other relevant fields from a recognized
institution;
(ii) Master’s degree in accounting or other relevant fields from a recognized institution;
(iii) Minimum nine (9) years relevant work experience;
(iv) CPA (K) and CIA, CISA or any equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(v) Active Member of ICPAK or IIA;
(vi) Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
(vii) Computer skills in audit and accounting softwares; and
(viii) Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:
Functional Skills
1. Leadership skills;
2. Analytical skills;
3. Problem-solving skills; and
4. Supervisory skills.
Behavioral Competencies/Attributes
1. Communication skills;
2. Negotiation skills; and
3. Interpersonal skills.