Internal Auditor at National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI)

Reporting to the Commission Board, the Deputy Director, Internal Audit will head the Internal Audit Department.

Responsibilities

• Developing and coordinating implementation of audit strategies, policies and procedures to ensure achievement of Commission’s objectives;
• Preparing and coordinating the implementation of the risk based annual audit plan in consultation with Management and Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board;
• Coordinating the preparation of audit reports on completion of each assignment to ensure timely issuance to Management for implementation of recommended actions;
• Monitoring progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from both internal and external audits;
• Coordinating execution of special audits/investigations;
• Preparing and presenting quarterly audit reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board;
• Providing secretariat duties to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board;
• Evaluating the performance of staff in the Department to ascertain efficiency and effectiveness in work performance in meeting the objectives of the function; and
• Developing budgets and work plans to match operational requirements with available funds, control and manage the budget and expenditure.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university;
• CPA (K)/ACCA finalist;
• CIA/CISA;
• Member of ICPAK in good standing;
• Member of the IIA/ISACA in good standing;
• At least ten (10) years’ relevant experience gained from a reputable public or private organization;
• At least three (3) years’ experience in management;
• Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated results in work performance
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution; and

Demonstrate the following key competencies and skills:

• Proficiency in IT;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Strategic thinking;
• Analytical skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Integrity;
• Team player;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;