Chief Executive Officer at Institute of Internal Auditors, Kenya

The Institute seeks to appoint a Chief Executive Officer with strong stakeholder management experience, transformative leadership and strategic acumen to lead the IIA Kenya. The CEO will report to the Institute Board and lead the Institute in executing its mandate of upholding, supporting and advancing the internal audit profession in Kenya while maximizing value for its membership and all stakeholders.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• An experienced Head of Internal Audit / Internal Audit Manager with a minimum of 10 years experience within the Private or Public sector with relevant professional certification in Internal Audit, Risk Management and Governance and a member of good standing of IIA Kenya or related professional institute.
• Relevant degree preferably in business or information technology or engineering fields. MBA and CIA qualification will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrate experience in formulation and implementation of strategic objectives in consultation with the Board.
• Experience in financial and investment management and implementation of relevant policies for optimal utilization and returns.
• Demonstrable operational experience and business development experience leading the sustainable growth.
• An individual who can integrate well into an agile structure which requires one to be both strategic and operational.
• Demonstrate commercial orientation and sound business acumen to support the growth of the Institute. A very strong commercial awareness of the environments where the Institute members work.
• An individual with credibility, influence and executive presence who is well networked among Internal Audit professionals in Kenya.
• Experience leading change and business transformation.
• Sound stakeholder management, negotiation management and relationship management skills to effectively balance competing demands from various stakeholder groups.