Manager, Internal Audit at National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA)

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least eight (8) years working experience with three (3) experience in management;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting option); Commerce (Finance option); Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or related disciplines;
• CPA (K), or, CIA (K), or Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be a Certified Information System Auditors (C.I.S.A) from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in a Strategic Leadership Management course from a recognized institution;
• Must be a member with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal auditors;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing an integrated internal audit function covering all the areas of the operations.
• Reviewing and presenting to the Audit Board Committee risk based annual audit plan for approval
• Reviewing governance mechanisms for transparency and accountability with regard to finance and asset of the entity.
• Coordinating the conduct of risk based, value for money and systems audit
• Preparing and submitting quarterly reports to the Chief Executive Officer and the Audit Committee summarizing the results of the audit activities
• Reviewing reports of programs implemented by the Authority’s to ascertain whether results are consistent with the established strategic objectives and goals and whether the operations or programs are being carried out as planned;
• Guiding and participating in the risk management activities in the Authority operations, ensure monitoring and evaluation of the identified risks, recommends the appropriate control measures, and follow-up on implementation.
• Providing secretarial services to the Board Audit and Risk Committee;
• Coordinating the implementation of the annual audit plan as approved, including as appropriate any special tasks or projects requested by management and the Audit Committee; 10. Identifying areas of improvement and making appropriate recommendations;
• Formulating and coordinating the implementation of internal audit policies and strategies;
• Reviewing the effectiveness of the financial and non-financial performance management system;
• Carrying out special audits and investigations (ad-hoc) as may be required from time to time and submit report of findings to the Board; and
• Performing consulting services beyond internal audit’s assurance services to assist management in meeting its objectives