Assistant Manager, Internal Audit (1) Position at Kenya Industrial Property Institute

KIPI/ADM/HR/IA/2023/9

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Board, the Assistant Manager will be responsible for:

• Serving as Secretary to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and advising on matters related to internal controls;
• Coordinating the operations of the Internal Audit Section;
• Developing and implementing internal audit policies and procedures;
• Assessing internal controls to mitigate business and operational risks;
• Advising management on effective controls to safeguard against fraud;
• Liaising with External Auditors on annual audits and ensure that audit recommendations are implemented;
• Designing internal audit plans as per audit guidelines, best practices and charter;
• Presenting periodic audit reports to the Audit Committee and provide assurance of the Institute’s internal controls;
• Assessing the reliability and integrity of financial and operating information and compliance with set policies;
• Reviewing appropriate reports submitted by Departments, Divisions and Sections to confirm the accuracy and correctness of information;
• Ensuring maintenance of high audit standards of performance in the Section;
• Supervising staff;
• Conducting special investigations as may be required from time to time;
• Managing performance targets; and
• Any other duty that may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognised University;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognised University;
• CPA Part III, CISA or equivalent qualification;
• A management and leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• Membership to relevant professional body; 
• Computer competency; and 
• Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.