Assistant Director, Internal Audit at Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Ensure conformity to internal Audit policies and procedures to ensure conformance with the relevant Acts, Regulations, and Standards.
• Monitor the planning, implementation, and execution of the annual audit work plan of the Directorate.
• Monitor the review of controls safeguarding the Corporation’s assets.
• Review audit programs and test procedures.
• Review audit working papers and evidence for audit assignments done.
• Supervise staff in the directorate, including completing performance appraisals and personal development for direct reports, in accordance with the established performance management system.
• Prepare correspondences and respond/act as appropriate to both internal and external contacts to ensure timely feedback.
• Ensure adherence to Internal Audit strategies, policies, procedures, and standards by internal audit staff.
• Monitor the execution of risk-based, value-for-money, and systems audits aimed at strengthening internal control mechanisms that could have an impact on the achievement of the strategic objectives of the Corporation.
• Review documentation of audit findings to ensure they are factual, relevant, and objective with requisite recommendations for improvements.
• Provide guidance on the utilization of automated tools in carrying out audit assignments.
• Review internal audit reports to ensure that the audit evidence gathered supports the audit findings as documented.
• Facilitate follow-ups on the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations and report findings.
• Prepare audit reports on performed audits.
• Carry out continuous review of the audit tests/programs and processes to ensure that the audit scope is adequately covered and addresses the audit objectives.
• Draft briefs for presentation in senior management meetings on the audits carried out.
• Initiate preparation of Board audit reports.

Requirements for Appointment:

• At least eight (8) years of relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been at a Managerial level.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option), Business Administration or Business Management (Accounting or Finance Option), Information Technology, or any other related degree from a recognized University
• Master’s degree in the same fields will be an added advantage.
• Full Certified Accountancy qualification in CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), IIA, ISACA, or any other relevant professional body, and be in good standing.
• Management course from a recognized institution will be an added advantage. viii. Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.