Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance at Sports Kenya

Ref: HRM/DDIA&RA/01/25.

The Sports Kenya is a State Corporation established by the Sports Act, 2013 with the mandate to establish, manage, develop and maintain sports facilities, promote, coordinate and implement grassroots, national and international sports programs in Kenya among other functions. The organization is seeking to recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven person to fill the position of Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance SK 3 as detailed below;

Job Description

• Providing secretariat to the Board Audit committee
• Oversee internal controls and monitoring functions related to risk management, compliance, security, ethics, and environmental issues;
• Establishment and implementation of internal audit systems in accordance with International Auditing Standards; 
• Implementation of risk assessment and management guidelines.
• Provision of independent assurance on risk management process on both design and operation;
• Assurance on risk control effectiveness, efficiency, and adequacy and risk management processes.
• Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems;
• Monitor and report on the Board’s overall risk profile;
• Support various directorates/departments in risk profiling;
• Advice on the formulation of new procedures and organizational changes resulting from audit / consulting engagements;
• Oversee the development, approval and approval of audit programs and testing procedures to ensure appropriateness for the areas in scope;
• Provide guidance in conducting special audit, investigations and reviews to ensure compliance;
• Providing leadership guidance, coaching and mentorship for the departmental staff;

Job Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Served for a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be at supervisory level or in a comparable and relevant position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Business Management (accounting option), Commerce (Finance or Accounting Option) or other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Have Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or its equivalent field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Membership with a professional body in good standing i.e ICPAK, ACCA, CIA, CISA
• Passed Part III of professional Exams such as CFA, CPA (F), ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIA, CISA or equivalent membership to a relevant professional body
• Leadership Course lasting not less than (4) four weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution