Deputy Director, Internal Audit
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing development and implementation of
Internal Audit Charter, Policies and Procedures;
- Ensuring development and implementation of
internal audit strategic plan, annual work plans, and budgets;
- Presentation of internal audit reports to the
Board Audit Committee;
- Providing Secretarial duties to the Board Audit
Committee;
- Overseeing day to day activities of the
department;
- Coordinating Liaison with external auditors and
other external assurance providers;
- Providing advisory services to Management and the
Board through consultancy services to strengthen internal controls, risk
management, and governance processes;
- Coordinating the department’s internal audit
assurance activities;
- Ensuring preparation of final internal audit
reports for presentation to Management and the Board;
- Providing assurance to the Board and Management on
the effectiveness of the Institute’s risk management framework;
- Coordinating Liaison and close working relationships
with the law enforcement agencies, commissions and professional bodies on
audit and investigation issues;
- Evaluating progress and status of steps taken to
address any current and past audit reports;
- Facilitating presentation of annual external audit
report to the Board Audit Committee;
- Motivating and mentor staff in the department and
ensuring good working environment; and
- Appraising staff in the department.
Qualifications
For appointment to this
grade, a candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other relevant
fields from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in accounting or other relevant
fields from a recognized institution;
- Minimum nine (9) years relevant work experience;
- CPA (K) and CIA, CISA or any equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
- Active Member of ICPAK or IIA;
- Leadership course lasting not less than four (4)
weeks from a recognized institution;
- Computer skills in audit and accounting softwares;
and
- Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the
Constitution
Functional Skills,
Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:
Functional Skills
- Leadership skills;
- Analytical skills;
- Problem-solving skills; and
- Supervisory skills.
Behavioral
Competencies/Attributes
- Communication skills;
- Negotiation skills; and
- Interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
The public is notified
of the following:
- Detailed job descriptions, requirements, and how
to apply are available on the website kippra.or.ke/careers/
- All applications MUST be
received on or before 27th July
2022 by 5:00 pm.
- KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer.
Persons with disability, females, marginalized and minorities are
encouraged to apply
- There are NO fees charged by KIPPRA for
any application of these positions
- Canvassing for any of these
positions will result in disqualification of the candidate
ONLY shortlisted candidates will be
contacted and will be required to avail the following documents during the
interview:
- Original academic certificates
- Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board
- Clearance from Criminal Investigation of
Department
- Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission
- Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax
Compliance Certificate)
- Evidence of publications where required
- Recommendation letter (s)
Applicants are requested
to submit a cover letter, CV, copies of certificates & testimonials, and
duly filled personal data form which can be downloaded from the Institute’s
website. Applications are accepted in either hard or soft copies. Hard copies
should be delivered to the address provided below while soft copies submitted
through email address careers@kippra.or.ke .
Late applications will
not be accepted, and ONLY shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
The Executive Director,
The Kenya Institute for
Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Upper Hill, Bishop
Gardens Towers, 2nd Floor Bishop Road,
P.O. Box 56445, Nairobi,
00200 City Square,
Tel:
0724256096/0736712724
Nairobi, Kenya.
Persons with disabilities
are encouraged to apply.
KIPPRA is an equal
opportunity employer.