Principal Internal Auditor at Nairobi International Financial Centre

Job Specifications

• This is a promotional job grade. An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Director, Internal Audit, and oversee operations within his/her division.

Job Descriptions

The following are the duties and responsibilities:

• Develop audit strategies, policies, and procedures and ensure effective implementation.
• Prepare risk-based annual audit plan for approval by the Audit & Risk Management Committee.
• Prepare audit reports on completion of each audit engagement to ensure timely issuance to Management for implementation of recommended actions.
• Evaluate progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from both internal and external audits.
• Prepare quarterly audit reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board.
• Execute special audits/investigations.
• Evaluate the performance of staff in the Division to ascertain efficiency and effectiveness in work performance in meeting the objectives of the function.
• Prepare the department's annual budget, control, and monitor its implementation.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or any relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Professional qualification, Certified Public Accountants (K) and Certified Internal Auditors from a recognized institution.
• Membership with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), or any other recognized professional body.
• At least eight (8) years of relevant work experience.
• At least three (3) years in a supervisory role.
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency certificate in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Advanced financial reporting.
• Technical accounting knowledge.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Audit and compliance.
• Risk management.
• Leadership and supervision skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Technical proficiency.