Job Description
MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT & RISK ASSURANCE (1 POSITION) EPRA JOB
GRADE 4 (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE) REF: VA/14/6/2022
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Coordinating the internal audit risk identification, assessment and mitigation;
2. Coordinate the review of the internal audit policy documents;
3. Preparing audit programmes for review and approval by the Deputy Director
Internal Audit;
4. Reviewing all the Audit Working Papers (AWPs) to ensure that the audit evidence
gathered supports the audit findings as documented;
5. Coordinating development of audit report and evidence gathering and
preservation;
6. Conducting audits to assess the effectiveness of Internal Controls, accuracy of
financial records and efficiency of operations;
7. Analysing data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in internal controls,
duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud and compliance with relevant
regulations and management policies & procedures;
8. Inspecting systems to determine their efficiency and protective value in the
recording and management of resources;
9. Carrying out frequent system reviews to identify discrepancies of information
and/or documentation for the purposes of reaching resolutions, ensuring accuracy
of data and complying with established procedures;
10. Developing strategies to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of operating systems;
11. Reviewing all audit reports and submitting them to the Deputy Director Internal
Audit for finalization;
12. Monitoring the implementation of all audit recommendations and prepare a status
report on quarterly basis;
13. Maintaining a data base of all communications and evidence regarding the audit
follow up activities and actions taken;
14. Assist in developing the audit committee agenda
15. Ensuring conformity to acceptable standards, plans, budgets and schedules
16. Participating in the development and implementation of annual internal audit
work plans and budgets;
17. Coaching and mentoring internal audit staff to ensure that there is succession
planning in the department;
18. Assist in secretarial services to the Audit Committee of the Board;
19. Establishing and managing a risk register for internal audit department and
update it frequently.
Qualifications
1. At least eight of (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should
have been at the level of supervision;
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business
Management (Accounting Option) or equivalent qualification from a
recognized Institution;
3. Master’s degree in Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option) or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
4. Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Certified Public
Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK); in good standing;
5. Proficiency in computer applications;
6. Demonstrated results in work performance;
7. A certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
(cumulative); and
8. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution