Assistant Director, Internal Audit - Grade 6 at National Defence University - NDU-K

Duties and responsibilities

• Formulating and coordinating the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and plans;
• Compiling and issuing internal audit reports to the Management and University as appropriate;
• Setting up and implementing process audit in accordance with auditing standards;
• Evaluating effectiveness of internal control framework in the Organization processes.
• Providing assurance on risk control effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy and risk management processes.
• Assisting external Auditors when called upon.
• Implementing and closing of Board Audit committee’s resolutions.
• Ensuring agreed targets are met in the department
• Providing leadership in conducting audits
• Managing audits by monitoring/tracking progress of assignments allocated to auditors Managing the “close out” process of audits
• Formulating and coordinating the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and plans;
• Compiling and issuing internal audit reports to the Management and University as appropriate;
• Providing leadership in carrying out special, systems audits and investigations
• Setting up and implementing systems in accordance with auditing standards;
• Evaluating internal control framework for preventing and detecting irregularities
• Providing assurance on risk control effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy and risk management processes.
• Implementing and closing of Board Audit committee’s resolutions.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders through regular engagements by providing feedback on fraud and /or industry trends
• Ensuring increased awareness of the impact of fraud and regulatory risks by sharing information within the organization.
• Providing input into the corporate risk and audit plans xxii.
• Ensuring agreed targets are met in the department.
• Managing the “close out” of systems and forensic investigation.

Requirements for appointment to this grade, a Candidate must have: -

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Internal Auditor or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
• Certificate in any of the following: Part III of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
• Examination, Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Registered with Institute of International Auditors (IAA);
• A valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance;