Deputy Director (Internal Audit) at Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority

JOB VACANCY No.: NaMATA/HR/07/2023

NaMATA JOB GRADE 3 

Duties and responsibilities: 
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

1. Providing secretariat services to the Board Audit Committee;
2. Formulating and coordinating the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and plans;
3. Compiling and issuing internal audit reports;
4. Conducting special audits and investigations;
5. Setting up and implementing systems in accordance with auditing standards;
6. Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems;
7. Monitoring and reporting on the Board overall risk profile;
8. Supporting various departments in risk profiling;
9. Reviewing correctness and accuracy of accounting reports;
10. Providing of independent assurance on risk management process on both design and operation; and
11. Assuring on risk control effectiveness, efficiency, adequacy and risk management processes.

Requirements for Appointment 
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Have a minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience four (4) of which should have been at Senior Management level;
• Have Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university;
• Have Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Have passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) or its equivalent qualification;
• Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and OR Be a Member of the IIA/ISACA in good standing;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Be proficient in computer application skill;
• Have demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Strong organization and inter personal skill
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
• Professionalism
• Ethical and possessing integrity
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task