Deputy Director, Internal Audit at Kenya Institute of Supplies Examination Board (KISEB)

Job purpose

• Independently and objectively review the organizations’ operations by assessing processes, risk management framework, internal controls and governance structures and making recommendations for improvement.

Key responsibilities and duties/Job specifications:

• Providing secretariat services to the Audit committee;
• Formulating and coordinating the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and plans;
• Reviewing and issuing internal audit reports;
• Conducting special audits and investigations;
• Setting up and implementing audit systems in accordance with auditing standards;
• Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems;
• Monitoring and reporting on KISEB overall risk profile;
• Supporting various departments in risk profiling;
• Reviewing correctness and accuracy of accounting reports;
• Providing independent assurance on KISEB’s risk management process on both design and operation; and
• Assuring risk control effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy and risk management processes.

Person Specifications:

• Have a minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been at a supervisory level;
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management (Finance and Accounting option) or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Hold a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management (Finance and Accounting option) or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Has undertaken a Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Possess a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) or its equivalent qualification; 
• Be a Member of the Institute of Certified Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) or equivalent in good standing;
• Be proficient in computer application;
• Have demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills:

• Good communication skills
• Good reporting skills
• Attention to detail and quality orientation skills
• Good analytical skills
• Good interpersonal and interviewing skills