Head Internal Audit at Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI)

ADVERT REF: NO. WRTI/2/2022

Duties and Responsibilities 
 
The duties and responsibilities will include:

• Interpreting, reviewing and implementing internal audit policies, strategies and regulations; 
• Developing and reviewing internal audit guidelines, processes and procedures;
• Analyzing data on periodical financial returns, estimates and expenditure;
• Coordinating the preparation, review, and implementation of audit operational plans, budget and programmes; 
• Confirming the propriety and accuracy of the transactions and provide recommendations; 
• Coordinating auditing and analyzing the adequacy of internal policies, procedures, processes and systems to ensure necessary and recommend sufficient internal controls;
• Ensuring the Institute complies with the relevant internal audit policies, regulations, procedures, administrative government circulars and guidelines;
• Recommending on adoption and implementation of effective auditing system and processes;
• Carrying out research and benchmark on auditing and emerging issues and disseminating research findings;
• Undertaking complex internal audits including annual accounts;
• Coordinating the carrying out of special audit assignments as need arises and following up on audit reviews;
• Liaising with external auditors and following up on the implementation of audit recommendations;
• Coordinating risk assessment, measurement and management and make recommendations for management decision;
• Following up on implementation of audit recommendations and preparing audit report; 
• Analyzing and reviewing annual audit reports; and
• Performing any other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Institute’s Board or management. 

Qualifications and Experience 
For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:

• At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience five (5) of which must have been on senior Managerial level;
• Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Master degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration 
• (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification;
• Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) OR Be a Member of the IIA/ISPAK in good standing;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; 
• Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.