Job Description
GRADE KUC 2
REF: KUC/7/1/6/10/2023
a. Job Purpose
This position is responsible for provision of independent and objective
assurance services on the College’s internal controls, risk management and
governance. The position reports to the Council functionally and to the
Principal and Chief Executive Officer administratively.
b. Job Specification
Job Specifications Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. Providing the secretarial services to the Council Audit Committee. ii.
Providing leadership to Internal Audit Directorate.
ii. Preparing annual internal audit work plan for approval by Audit
Committee of the Council.
iii. Preparing and reviewing internal audit charter.
iv. Preparing quarterly reports on the status of implementation of the
internal audit annual work plan for submission to the Council Audit
Committee.
v. Developing and implementing an internal risk-based audit strategy.
vi. Planning and undertaking audits to assess controls, operational and
technical efficiencies and compliance with policies, procedures and
regulations.
vii. Overseeing audit tests on internal controls in all processes.
viii. Evaluating the effectiveness of the overall enterprise risk
management program.
ix. Liaising with the Auditor General and ensuring follow up on the
process of implementation of Internal and external audit
recommendations.
x. Recommending mitigation measures to address identified
weaknesses where necessary.
xi. Ensuring that the Internal Audit systems, procedures and guidelines
are prepared for approval.
xii. Supervising the preparation of work programmes to ensure that
audits are planned and well managed.
xiii. Reviewing and submission of audit reports to the Chief Executive
Officer and the Council.
c. Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
i. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance,
Accounting, Business Administration or any other equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution.
ii. Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance,
Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from
a recognized institution.
iii. Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience in relevant work and at
least five (5) years in senior management.
iv. Be in possession of any of the following: - CPA (K).
v. Member of a professional body in good standing either ICPAK or IIA
vi. Supervisory Skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a
recognized institution.
vii. Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from
a recognized institution.
viii. Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
from a recognized institution.
ix. Be proficient in computer skills.
x. Demonstrate merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
xi. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.