Assistant Director, Internal Audit

Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Coordinating operations of the audit section for effective service delivery;
• Coordinating development and implementation of internal audit section policies and procedures to achieve the audit strategic objectives;
• Coordinating development of the Audit section’s risk- based work plan to ensure timelines set are attained;
• Managing individual engagements from planning to follow up by the direct reports to enable seamless completion of activities;
• Coordinating implementation of approved annual audit plan by developing individual assignment work plans and allocating activities to appropriate resource and monitoring execution;
• Coordinating preparation of audit reports for presentation to management and to the Audit, Risk Management and Compliance Committee of the Board and ensure implementation of arising recommendations;
• Coordinating the performance of investigations as necessary;
• Implementing audit risk management and compliance plans as approved by the Board Audit, Risk Management and Compliance Committee to achieve set targets;
• Assisting in providing secretarial services to the Audit, Risk Management and Compliance Committee of the Board.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -

• A cumulative period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which must be at the grade of Principal Internal Auditor or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounts, Economics, Business Administration or any other equivalent disciplines from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounts, Economics, Business Administration or any other equivalent disciplines from a recognized institution;
• CPA (K)/ACCA and CISA or their equivalent;
• Member of ICPAK/ACCA, ISACA or /IIA and in good standing;
• A valid practicing certificate where applicable;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Certificate in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Communication and reporting skills
• Analytical and Numerical skills
• Organization and interpersonal skills
• Risk Management skills
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multitask
• Team Player

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance
• Economics / Statistics
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management