Supervisor - Internal Quality Assurance at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Purpose

• The jobholder is responsible for assisting Internal Quality Assurance Perform its work in accordance with The Institute of Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, Definition of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carry out Internal quality assessments [IQA] – review of audit assignments and periodic reviews.

• Monitor Implementation of IQA and EQA recommendations

• Monitor IAD Strategic Plan Implementation

• Data collection on utilization of tools (Nessus, Idea, Nipper, TeamMate and any other tools in IAD).

• Compiling customer satisfaction survey reports and provide implementation feedback.

• Compile survey reports from stakeholders – Board Audit & Risk Committee (BARC), Senior Management and Internal Audit Staff.

• IAD Risk Monitoring

• Monitor Service Level Agreement (SLA).

• Monitor IAD staff productivity

• Review implementation of AAWPs and percentage (%) of risks covered.

• Prepare and implement a risk based IQA plan.

• Gathering training needs from the results of Internal Assessments.

• Dissemination of Information and Standard Forms

• TeamMate Administration

• Training Internal Audit staff on Quality Audits, TeamMate and Risk Management

• Supervising and Motivating IQA staff

• Assist in driving research & innovation in IAD

• Supervise and Monitor the performance of Interns & Attachees

• Any other duties that may be assigned by AM IQA.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Manage Interns and Attachees within the Internal Audit Department with regards to task allocation and supervision.

• Prepare the Internal Quality Assurance unit annual budget and monitor its implementation.

• Any other duty that may be assigned by Asst. Manager IQA

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility:

• Development of Unit’s Budget.

• Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Responsible for physical assets assigned by the institution.

• Provides oversight for the physical assets assigned to the Internal Quality Assurance unit.

Decision Making:

• Makes decisions using standard operating procedures.

• Plans the work of subordinates

• Assigns work to subordinates

• Monitors subordinates work performance

• Appraises/evaluates subordinates performance

Working Conditions:

• Works predominantly within the office.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business,  Mathematics, Information Technology

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• CIA & CIAQA

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Minimum One (1) years’ experience in Quality Assurance and Improvement Program

• Knowledge of Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing

Need to know:  

• Analytical skills

• Organizational skills

• Computer proficient

• Strategic leadership        

Attributes:

• High level of integrity.

• Ability to apply audit standards through practical application.

• Understanding and ability to apply risk and control concepts.

• Management and supervisory skills.

• Planning and organizational skills.

• Problem solving and analytical skills.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent relationship management skills.