Deputy Director Internal Audit at The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC)

Job Purpose

• To oversee internal audit functions in accordance with the International Auditing standards while providing independent and objective assurance of effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes and risk-based management systems in the Board.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• Formulating and coordinate the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and plans;
• Compiling internal audit reports;
• Conducting special audits and investigations as required;
• Setting up and implement systems in accordance with auditing standards;
• Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems;
• Supporting various departments in risk profiling;
• Reviewing correctness and accuracy of accounting reports;
• Providing independent assurance on risk management process on both design and operation; and
• Assuring on risk control effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy, and risk management processes.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Finance, Accounting Commerce, Business Administration, Laws, Forensics, Economics, Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Business Administration, Laws, Economics; Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information, Analyst or Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), Certified Information Systems Auditor or equivalent qualification from a recognized;
• Be registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors in good standing; and
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized Institution.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, three (3) years of which must have been in a Supervisory level.