Internal Audit Manager at The Kisumu National Polytechnic

Job Summary:

Reporting functionally to the Governing Council and administratively to the Chief Principal, the Internal Audit Manager shall have an overall responsibility of providing independent, strategic leadership, objective assurance and consultancy to the Council Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee with a view to adding value and improving the operations of the Institution and shall be responsible for carrying out internal audits in relation to the TKNP operations and providing technical advice to Council and management to enhance internal control, risk management, compliance, and corporate governance.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or its equivalent with eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• A Master's degree in any of the following fields: Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or equivalent from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya CPA(K),
• Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants Kenya (ICPAK) and in good standing
• Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya and in good standing.
• Senior management/ leadership training will be an added advantage.

Personal Attributes and Key Competencies

• Good communication skills
• Reporting skills
• Organizational and interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Business presentation skills
• Financial management skills
• Computer literacy
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi task
• Team player
• Professionalism
• Ethics and integrity