Assistant Director, Internal Audit & Risk Assurance Job RBA

Assistant Director, Internal Audit & Risk Assurance Job.  Audit Jobs In Kenya

Job Purpose

The Assistant Director, Internal Audit & Risk Assurance is responsible for Coordinating the provision of independent and objective assurance & advisory services in internal audit and risk assurance.

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Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: business administration or business management (accounting option), commerce (accounting or finance option), economics, statistics, risk management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: business administration, commerce, finance, accounting, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A Certified Public Accountant – CPA; or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – ACCA;
• A Certified Internal Auditor – CIA Part II;
• Certification in information System Auditor;
• At least eight (8) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should be in a supervisory role;
• Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA); or Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing;
• A certificate in a management course lasting not less four (4) weeks;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.

Job Specifications

• Coordinating the provision of assurance and advisory services in the process of development and implementation the Authority’s strategy.
• Coordinating planning, designing, developing, implementing and monitoring the annual and three years rolling strategic risk-based Audit Services work plan
• Coordinating liaison with the other professional Institutions to ensure that the internal audit strategy conforms to the National and international best practices.
• Participating in the development and monitoring the department’s budget, performance management for the audit team.
• Coordinating the review and evaluation of the progress made in achieving specific objectives as outlined in the Performance Contract.
• Coordinating the investigation of any significant suspected fraudulent and corrupt activities.
• Managing the audit process and reviewing reports.
• Coordinating preparation of quarterly progress report to the Audit, Risk Management & Governance Committee.
• Coordinating evaluation of progress and follow up on implementation of recommendations from internal, external audits and other assurance providers.
• Facilitating, training and conducting research on prospective issues facing the Authority or on external developments with regard to governance, risk management, internal control or accountability processes

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strategic thinking and analytical skills;
• Proficiency in writing, communication and reporting skills
• Managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• Mentoring and coaching skills;
• Interpersonal skills; and
• Team player.

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