Deputy Director Internal Audit at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

Job Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing and reviewing audit management systems of the Authority;
• Preparing annual work plans for the function and ensuring that audits are well planned and executed;
• Supervising the preparation of work programmes to ensure that audits are planned and well managed;
• Overseeing risk assessment and developing management guidelines;
• Overseeing the preparation and submission of audit reports
• Ensuring that accounting, administration and other operations comply with NEMA management policies;
• Ensuring that the internal controls are reviewed and documented on their effectiveness and adequacy
• Planning and conducting audit engagements and investigations
• Following up on implementation of recommendations of internal and external audit
• Carrying out audit assignments
• Ensuring accountability and compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity
• Supervising, appraising and developing audit staff to ensure maintenance of high audit standards within the audit function.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• A minimum period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least four (4) years in a management role in the Public Service or Private Sector
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya) and/or Association ofCertified Fraud Examiners (ACFE-Kenya) or any other relevant professional body
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Good Communication skills