Deputy Director, Internal Audit Division at Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Serving as secretary to Board Audit Committee
• Designing and developing internal audit Strategy, policies, charters and risk based audit work plans,
• Spearheading the development, implementation and review of Directorate’s Strategy, annual Work Plans and budgets and Procurement and Assets Disposal plans in line with the Institute’s performance targets and strategic plan;
• Overseeing the development and ensure effective utilization of the Directorate’s budget.
• Ensuring effectiveness of governance, control frameworks, and reporting systems
• Enforcing audit compliance with the Public Finance Management Act, 2012, Public Act, 2015, and IIA standards.
• Overseeing the development and ensuring effective utilization of the Directorate’s budget.
• Reviewing all draft audit reports before presentation to management and Board to ensure compliance with audit standards.
• Overseeing audit follow-ups on implementation of internal and external audit recommendations.
• Spearheading investigations and special audits where applicable
• Liaising with external auditors and other external assurance providers and regulatory bodies/agencies.
• Evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of governance, control frameworks, and reporting systems
• Providing assurance to the Board and Management on the effectiveness of the Institute’s risk management framework.
• Preparing final internal audit reports for presentation to Management and the Board.
• Reporting to the Board and Management on the effectiveness of the Institute’s risk management framework;
• Evaluating progress and status of steps taken to address any current and past audit reports and report on a quarterly basis to management and Board.
• Articulating issues related to the Department and represent it in various meetings and/or forums;
• Reporting on the annual external audit report to the Board Audit Committee.
• Coordinating and managing the day to day operational and administrative functions of the Department.

Job Specification

Qualifications 

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Internal audit or comparable position
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Accounts, Finance, Commerce (Finance or Accounts option), Business Administration (Finance or Accounts option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounts, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certified Public Accountant Kenya (CPA K) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Full membership in Institute of Certified Public Accountant Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute Of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Information Systems Audit And Control Association (ISACA) or any other relevant professional body in good standing.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Proficiency in computer applications

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Strategic management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Negotiation skills
• Proficiency in economic modelling
• Proficiency in computer applications including statistical software
• Presentation skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Team building skills
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results