Job Description
ASSISTANT MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT – GRADE KP ‘4’ – (KIPI/ADM/HR/IA/2023/9)
ONE (1) POSITION
Terms of service : Permanent and Pensionable
Basic Salary : Ksh. 99,500/= – Ksh. 198,200/= p.m
House Allowance : Ksh. 50,000/= p.m
Commuter Allowance : Ksh. 16,000/= p.m
Medical Cover : As per KIPI’s medical policy
Leave Allowance : As per KIPI Human Resource Manual
Annual Leave : 30 working days per financial year
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Board, the Assistant Manager will be responsible for:
i. Serving as Secretary to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and advising
on matters related to internal controls;
ii. Coordinating the operations of the Internal Audit Section;
iii. Developing and implementing internal audit policies and procedures;
iv. Assessing internal controls to mitigate business and operational risks;
v. Advising management on effective controls to safeguard against fraud;
vi. Liaising with External Auditors on annual audits and ensure that audit
recommendations are implemented;
vii. Designing internal audit plans as per audit guidelines, best practices and charter;
viii. Presenting periodic audit reports to the Audit Committee and provide assurance of
the Institute’s internal controls;
ix. Assessing the reliability and integrity of financial and operating information and
compliance with set policies;
x. Reviewing appropriate reports submitted by Departments, Divisions and Sections to
confirm the accuracy and correctness of information;
xi. Ensuring maintenance of high audit standards of performance in the Section;
xii. Supervising staff;
xiii. Conducting special investigations as may be required from time to time;
xiv. Managing performance targets; and
xv. Any other duty that may be assigned.
(b) Requirements for Appointment
i. A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or equivalent qualification
from a recognised University;
ii. A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognised
University;
iii. CPA Part III, CISA or equivalent qualification;
iv. A management and leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
v. Membership to relevant professional body;
vi. Computer competency; and
vii. Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.