Duties and responsibilities


Determining the objectives and scope of audit and develop overall programme for approval.
Supervising and assigning resources to Audit teams and assigning tasks to achieve audit objectives.
Executing audit in accordance with Auditing standards.
Reviewing Audit reports from Audit teams to ensure quality and achievement of Audit objective.
Liaising with Management and auditees in the planning and conducting of audit assignment.
Reviewing work papers, evidence and reports of the audit team to ensure that audit conclusions are consistent with the evidence received and well-documented.
Coordinating and conducting exit audit meeting/conferences with Management of the audited area to discuss findings, emerging risks and actions to address identified risks.
Following up on audit recommendations to confirm the adequacy of implementation of agreed action plan.
Identifying, implementing and benchmarking best practices in Internal Audit.
Preparing Board Audit Committee papers and minutes, policies and procedures.
Monitoring the budget of internal audits.


Requirements for the job


Master’s Degree in any of the following: Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology or their equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or other recognized equivalent qualifications.
Be in possession of any of the following: - CPA (K), CISA, CFE, CIA or its equivalent.
A Minimum of ten (10) year’s relevant work experience, at least five (5) Years’ experience in Senior Management position.
Undertaken a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Member of a professional body – Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) and or Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya).
Proficiency in computer applications.
Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.


Skills and Competences


Strong written and oral skills.
Strong analytical and critical thinking and research skills,
Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast with evolving internal audit trends through continuous education.
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.