Job Purpose

• Oversee the provision of independent and objective assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls and advisories to ensure the Board complies with statutory regulations and internal policies and procedures.

Job Specification

For appointment to this position, an applicant must have:

• A cumulative period of twelve 12 years’ relevant work experience, three 3 of which must have been in the grade of Principal Internal Auditor or in an equivalent or comparable position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Accounting, or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Accounting, or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Certified Internal Auditor
• Certified Public Accountants K or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ACCA; or any other equivalent and relevant professional qualifications
• Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya ICPAK and IIA in good standing
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four 4 weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in Computer applications and CAATs.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating development and implementation of the audit committee charter, internal audit charter, strategies, plans, policies and procedures.
• Coordinating preparation of papers for presentation to the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee
• Assist in providing secretarial services to the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee
• Coordinating internal audit, risk assurance activities and provide assurance on risk management, control and governance processes. Page 6 of 17
• Coordinating implementation of quality assurance and improvement program for the internal audit.
• Implementing fraud investigation strategy, executing forensic audits and other special assignments.
• Developing and implementing coordination and reliance framework with other assurance providers to ensure optimal efficiency and audit coverage. viii Coordinating follow-ups on internal and external audit recommendations.
• Facilitating statutory audit process
• Coordinating performance of audit engagements and review working papers to assess whether audit objectives have been achieved and findings are supported with audit evidence.
• Maintaining the Division’s Risk Register and implement risk management strategies.
• Complying with the International Professional Practice Framework, PFM Act, regulations and guidelines in relation to internal audit and audit committees.
• Promoting confidentiality of audit files.
• Reviewing draft audit programs.
• Reviewing draft audit reports and taking up queries and observations that need further interrogation and follow-up