Job Description
MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT (GRADE NTSA 4) - REF: NTSA/09/2023/33
The office holder will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Internal Audit for effective
management of the Audit Department operations, coordination and implementation of audit
policies, procedures, norms and standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Carry out regular risk assurance, quality control and compliance tests on the Authority’s
operating systems, policies and procedures and make necessary recommendations;
Manage the audit section operations effectively, coordinate and implement audit policies,
procedures, norms, and standards;
Design audit strategies, policies and procedures that ensure the organization’s compliance
in line with its strategy;
Develop and implement audit schedules and programs; review adequacy of existing control
systems and recommend measures to enhance them;
Document audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria,
reviewing, and analyzing evidence, and documenting processes and procedures;
Identify, develop and document audit issues and recommendations; coordinate and liaise
with external auditors of the authority to ensure external audits and financial reporting
processes are efficient and effective;
Conduct appropriate (governance and performance) assessment exercises so as to
streamline the Authority’s performance and governance processes; and
Coordinate the development of the annual audit plan.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at a
middle management position in a large organization;
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Economics or a related
field from a recognized institution;
Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, Finance or in a related
discipline from a recognized institution;
Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA-K) Examination; Association of
Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA); CISA
certification is an added advantage;
A Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Attended and successfully completed a certificate course in Public Financial Management
from a recognized institution;
Possess Senior Management Course;
Registered member of ICPAK, and IIA or ISACA in good standing;
Computer proficiency; and
Fulfilled requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.