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| Job Title | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR- INTERNAL AUDIT AND RISK- KNCHR 4 (READVERTISEMENT) |
|---|---|
| Job Type | Permanent and Pensionable |
| Job Salary | 205850 |
| Job Description | REF: KNCHR/ADM/ ADIAR/01/2025 Reports to: Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Direct reports: Senior Internal Audit & Risk Management Officer, Internal Audit & Risk Management Officer Duration: Permanent and Pensionable Duty Station: Nairobi with occasional travel Gross Salary: Kshs. 205,850 Other Benefits: Medical cover, Group Life Insurance and WIBA Job Purpose This position is responsible for coordination and implementation of policies, procedures, plans, strategies, standards and guidelines relating to the functions of the internal audit and risk to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Commission’s mandate. Key Duties and Responsibilities: I. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities i. Supervise the execution of audit & risk work activities to ensure completion of audit & risk work plan. ii. Supervise internal audit and risk teams to ensure completion of audit & risk assignments. iii. Supervise the preparation of audit reports to ensure they meet the required quality standards for reporting to Management and the Audit Committee of the Board. iv. Supervise the application of audit procedures and methodology to ensure compliance with internal auditing policies, procedures and professional best practices. II. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks |
| Job Specification | Job Dimensions: I. Financial Responsibility i. Ensuring timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports for accountability of the use of funds ii. Supervise the utilization of divisional budgets. I. Decision Making / Job Influence a. Managerial i. Supervision of staff within the division b. Tactical Decisions i. Provides guidance on compliance with internal audit and risk laws, standards and policies. ii. Analytical Decisions iii. Review of programmatic reports c. Operational Decisions • Conducting appraisals Experience and Minimum Qualifications i. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting /Finance/ Business Administration/Statistics or any related field from a recognized University/ institution with seven (7) years of experience or Master’s degree from a recognized institution with five (5) years’ relevant experience. ii. Professional Qualifications / Membership to relevant professional bodies a. Certified Public Accountant (K) or Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Information systems Auditor or ACCA.
Skills and Competencies i. Leadership skills, ii. Communication skills, iii. Interpersonal skills, iv. Organizational skills, v. Ability to work under pressure, vi. Negotiation skills, vii. Ability to build and lead cohesive teams, viii. Problem solving skills, ix. Met the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. |
| Grade | 4 |
| No Sought | 1 |
| Advert Ref | KNCHR/ADM/ ADIAR/01/2025 |
Successful candidates will be required to submit clearance certificates from the following bodies:
- Kenya Revenue Authority - (Valid Tax compliance certificate).
- Directorate of Criminal Investigations - (Certificate of good conduct)
- Higher Education Loans Board - (Compliance certificate, where applicable)
- Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission - (Self-Declaration form)
- Credit Reference Bureau - (Certificate of clearance or credit report)