Head, Risk & Audit at Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)

The Head of Risk and Audit is responsible for the following: –

• Developing and reviewing the internal audit strategy, policies, procedures, and guidelines;
• Monitoring implementation of audit plans as approved by the Risk and Audit Committee;
• Coordinating audit reviews of the effectiveness of risk management process and the adequacy of internal controls;
• Coordinating preparation and submission of periodic audit reports;
• Developing and coordinating implementation of the Risk Management Framework;
• Managing risk assessment and developing risk management guidelines as well as fraud investigation and anti-corruption strategy;
• Developing and monitoring implementation of internal audit systems in accordance with International Auditing Standards;
• Reporting and communicating audit findings and recommendations to the Management and to the Risk and Audit Committee;
• Reporting and communicating on the status of risks faced by the Authority and mitigation strategies to the Management and to the Risk and Audit Committee;
• Instituting follow-up audits to ensure implementation of audit recommendations;
• Coordinating timely performance of special audit investigations and forensic audits as necessary; and
• Managing staff development and performance appraisal.
• Facilitating the Authority’s annual external auditing
• Monitoring compliance with all policies and of relevant laws
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

For appointment at this grade, an officer must have: –

• Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines: Commerce (Finance or Accounting Option), Business Administration (Accounting Option); or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Must be a CPA(K) or have equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
• Must be a registered member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or ISACA;
• Served in the grade of Principal Risk & Audit Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years or ten (10) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private Sector;
• Certificate in either Corporate Governance or Strategic Leadership Development Programme or equivalent qualification lasting not less than three (3) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills; and
• Demonstrated integrity, professional competence and ability in planning and controlling internal audit activities.

Required behavioral skills

• Integrity
• Professional competence
• Objectivity
• Confidentiality
• Team player
• Results oriented, meet deadlines on assignments and juggle multiple demands

All applicants MUST attach valid/current clearances from the following bodies:

• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI); and
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).