Manager, Internal Audit & Risk Assurance at Kenya National Commission for UNESCO

Job Reference Number: KNCU/24/2022

Purpose of the Job 

The Manager, Internal Audit & Risk Assurance is responsible for providing independent, objective assurance and consulting activity aimed at adding value and improving the operations of the Board. In addition, he/she will
assist the Board accomplish its strategic objectives by effecting a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

Remuneration 

• Gross pay Ksh. 235,789.00 - 305,522.00
• Leave allowance –30% Basic Salary
• Medical Allowance – As per KNATCOM Medical Scheme
• Group Life & Accident Cover - As per KNATCOM Medical Scheme
• Terms Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description

The Manager, Internal audit and Risk Assurance are responsible for the following functions:

• provide secretariat to the Board Audit and Risk Management committee.
• prepare Board papers for the Board Audit and Risk Management committee.
• participate in the formulation and review of the Commission’s Strategic Plan.
• provide independent and objective assurance and consulting activity of the Commission’s operations to the Board on the overall adequacy and effectiveness of Commission’s arrangement for governance, risk management, and internal controls and their impact on the operations of the organization.
• formulate, continuously review and monitor the implementation of the Audit and Risk Management Charter.
• prepare and issue internal audit reports to Board.
• Formulate, implement and continuously review the Commission’s Internal Audit
• Function Strategy, Charter, Policy and operational procedures.
• set up and implement systems in accordance with auditing standards

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities will entail:

• providing secretarial services to the Board Audit and Risk Committee and in preparation of Board papers in regards to audit matters;
• providing independent and objective assurance and consulting activity of the Commission’s operations to the Board Audit & Risk Committee and CEO on the overall adequacy and effectiveness of Commission’s arrangement for governance, risk management, and internal controls and their impact on the operations of the
• organization;
• preparing and submitting audit reports including audit recommendations to the Director, Internal audit and Risk Assurance for review;
• providing effective leadership to the audit team and spearhead risk assessment of the department;
• formulating, implementing and continuous reviewing the Commission’s Internal
• Audit Function Strategy, Charter, Policy and operational procedures;
• interpreting prevailing policies for sound auditing principles and control;

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• a minimum period administrator of ten (10) years relevant work experience, three (4) of which must have been at a managerial role in the Public or Private Sector;
• minimum of Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university;
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification;
• be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing or Institute of Internal
• Auditor (IIA), or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA);
• be proficient in computer application skill;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results