Deputy Director, Internal Audit & Risk Assurance Job Sports Kenya

Audit Jobs. Sports Kenya Jobs. Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance. Leading internal audits, risk management frameworks, and financial compliance, requiring a Relevant Degree, CPA(K)/CIA, and 15 years experience.

Ref: HRM/DDIA&RA/01/26

Responsibilities

• Providing secretariat to the Board Audit committee;
• Oversee internal controls and monitoring functions related to risk management, compliance, security, ethics, and environmental issues;
• Establishment and implementation of internal audit systems in accordance with International Auditing Standards;
• Implementation of risk assessment and management guidelines.
• Provision of independent assurance on risk management process on both design and operation;
• Assurance on risk control effectiveness, efficiency, and adequacy and risk management processes.
• Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems;
• Monitor and report on the Board’s overall risk profile;
• Support various directorates/departments in risk profiling;
• Advice on the formulation of new procedures and organizational changes resulting from audit / consulting engagements;
• Oversee the development, approval and approval of audit programs and testing procedures to ensure appropriateness for the areas in scope;
• Provide guidance in conducting special audit, investigations and reviews to ensure compliance and;
• Providing leadership guidance, coaching and mentorship for the departmental staff.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served for a minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be at supervisory level or in a comparable and relevant position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Business Management (accounting option), Commerce (Finance or Accounting Option) or other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Have Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or its equivalent field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Membership with a professional body in good standing i.e ICPAK, ACCA, CIA, CISA
• Passed Part III of professional Exams such as CFA, CPA (F), ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIA, CISA or equivalent membership to a relevant professional body
• Leadership Course lasting not less than (4) four weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their application letters enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic, professional certificates and details of three referees. The candidates should also indicate their current and expected remuneration on their application letters with job reference quoted on the envelope on/before 6th October 2026.

Applications on email can be sent to hrrecruitment@sportskenya.org

Visit the website: www.sportskenya.org for complete details of job requirements and mode of application.

Successful candidates will be required to submit valid compliance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority, Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission, Higher Education Loans Board and a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations before commencement of the employment contract.

Note: Persons with disabilities and female candidates who meet the job specifications are encouraged to apply.

Warning: Canvassing both directly or indirectly will lead to automatic disqualification.

Application Addresses:

For positions in SK 3:

The Chairman Board of Directors,
Sports Kenya, Private Bag
Kasarani, NAIROBI

For positions in SK 6 and SK 8:

The Director General
Sports Kenya, Private Bag
Kasarani, NAIROBI