Job Description
DEPUTY DIRECTOR (INTERNAL AUDIT)
JOB VACANCY No.: NaMATA/HR/07/2023
NaMATA JOB GRADE 3 – ONE (1) POSITION
(a) Job Specification
The Deputy Director (Internal Audit), will report functionally to the Board and
administratively to the Director General. He / She will be responsible for providing
independent, objective assurance, and consultation aimed at adding value and improving
the operations of the Board. Additionally, the role holder will assist the Board to
accomplish its strategic objectives by effecting a systematic, disciplined approach to
evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance
processes.
(b) Duties and responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -
(i) Providing secretariat services to the Board Audit Committee;
(ii) Formulating and coordinating the implementation of internal audit policies,
strategies and plans;
(iii) Compiling and issuing internal audit reports;
(iv) Conducting special audits and investigations;
(v) Setting up and implementing systems in accordance with auditing standards;
(vi) Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems;
(vii) Monitoring and reporting on the Board overall risk profile;
(viii) Supporting various departments in risk profiling;
(ix) Reviewing correctness and accuracy of accounting reports;
(x) Providing of independent assurance on risk management process on both design
and operation; and
(xi) Assuring on risk control effectiveness, efficiency, adequacy and risk management
processes.
(c) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
(i) Have a minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience four (4) of
which should have been at Senior Management level;
(ii) Have 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;
(iii) Have Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration
(Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
(iv) Have passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) or its equivalent
qualification;
(v) Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and OR Be a Member of the
IIA/ISACA in good standing;
(vi) Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
(vii) Be proficient in computer application skill;
(viii) Have demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work
performance and results; and
(ix) Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
(d) Key Competencies and skills
(i) Strong communication and reporting skills
(ii) Strong analytical and numerical skills
(iii) Strong organization and inter personal skill
(iv) Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
(v) Professionalism
(vi) Ethical and possessing integrity
(vii) Interpersonal and negotiation skills
(viii) Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task