Director, Internal Audit And Risk Assurance Job Grade Cue 2 at Commission for University Education

The duties and responsibilities will entail: -   

• Providing secretarial services to the Board Audit Committee;   
• Advising Board and Management on Internal Audit policies, strategies, plans and procedures;  
• Formulating and coordinating the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and plans;   
• Conducting scheduled audit on budgetary performance, financial management, transparency and   accountability mechanisms and processes for the Commission;  
• Compiling and issuing internal audit reports;  
• Undertaking special audit assignments/investigations assigned by the Board and management from time to time;   
• Setting up and implementing systems in accordance with auditing standards; 
• Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems;  
• Monitoring and reporting on the Commission’s overall risk profile;   
• 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;  
• Assuring risk control effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy and risk management processes;  
• Assessing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures;  
• Undertaking consulting and advisory services to offer advice and guidance to management in the development of internal control systems;  
• Monitoring implementation of audit recommendations to ensure actions are effectively implemented;  
• Management and coordination of the Division including coaching and mentorship of Divisional staff; 
• Liaising with external auditors and other external assessors/professional institutions; and  
• Assessing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.  

Person Specifications  
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -  

• At least twelve (12) years’ work experience five (5) years of which should be at a Senior management level in a comparable institution;  
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;  
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;  
• Relevant professional qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of 
• Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information 
• Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Management (CISM), Certified Risk and 
• Information Systems Control (CRISC) or equivalent;  
• Membership to relevant professional bodies such as the Institute of Certified Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA), Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA) or its equivalent and in good standing; 
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;  
• Proficiency in computer applications; and  
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.  

Key Competencies and Skills  

• Negotiation skills;  
• Communication and reporting skills;  
• Conflict management skills;  
• Relationship Management Skills;  
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi task; and    
• Ability to lead teams.