Principal Internal Auditor at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

Job Purpose

• Reporting to the Director Internal Audit, the job holder will be responsible for coordinating provision of an independent, risk based and objective assurance on the effectiveness of the Authority’s internal controls, risk management and governance processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Participating in Directorate planning processes including development of internal audit strategy, programs and plans;
• Developing and implementing audit programmes and annual work plans;
• Conducting risk based, value-for-money and systems audit to strengthen internal control mechanisms at the Authority;
• Carrying out internal and information systems audits and assessing the Authority’s operations, processes, compliance and other associated risks;
• Analysing and compiling data on financial records, systems and processes for purposes of internal audits;
• Undertaking spot-checks and cash surveys;
• Obtaining and reviewing evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well supported and documented;
• Implementing the Workplans, Budgets, Procurement Plans in line with the corporate strategy and performance contract obligations; and
• Supporting and taking part in ad hoc, special and audit investigations when need arises.

Minimum Requirements

• Cumulative period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior Internal Auditor or in an equivalent or comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Business Management, Law, Information and Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualifications either in Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountants CPA(K), CISA, ACCA or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to either the ICPAK, IIA, ISACA, ACCA or relevant professional body and in good standing; and
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution or its equivalent.