Job Purpose


Responsible for coordinating in provision of independent assurance that an organization’s risk management, governance processes, internal control systems and processes are operating effectively.


Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities


Coordinate the development, implementation and/or review of policies, strategies, frameworks, guidelines, work plans, standards and procedures that impact on internal audit while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes and circulars;
Guide development and monitor implementation of risk based annual internal audit plans and programmes;
Coordinate audit reviews to assess effectiveness of risk management process and the adequacy of internal control systems;
Guide in monitoring application of internal controls relating to risk management, compliance, security, ethics, and environmental issues;
Coordinate preparation of internal audit reports findings with appropriate recommendations;
Coordinate special audit investigations and forensic audits on need basis;
Guide in implementation and monitoring of internal audit systems in accordance with International Auditing Standards;
Coordinate follow-up audits to ensure implementation of audit recommendations;
Coordinate development of internal audit reports and risk assessment reports in risk and audit department;
Collaborate with heads of directorates and other departments for effective performance of internal audits;
Coordinate identification of risks and recommend mitigation measures in the Authority;
Coordinate external audits of IPOA by the Office of the Auditor General;
Coordinate preparation of annual performance reports in regards to internalaudit department;
Coach, mentor, supervise and facilitate capacity development activities for officers under their supervision;
Coordinate development and monitor implementation of departmental annual work plan and budgets;
Coordinate staff performance management for officers under their supervision


Operational Responsibilities / Tasks


Develop and monitor implementation of capacity building programs to promote awareness of governance, risk management and internal controls;
Develop annual risk based work plan for internal audit and risk department;
Review the semi-annually risk assessment reports prepared and forward to Head of department or management and Audit committee;
Provide inputs for updates of standards procedures and guidelines for internal audit and risk assessments;
Perform secretarial duties for Audit and Risk Committee in absence head of internal audit and risk department;
Prepare Internal audit reports for presentation to Management and Audit Committee of the Board;
Update and implement the IPOA risk management framework and review the internal framework and monitor compliance;
Assess the Authority’s performance and governance processes for improvement and coordinate continuous risk assessment and evaluations of departments;
Develop periodic individual performance reports; and
Implement risk mitigation measures.


Job Dimensions:

I. Financial Responsibility


Guide the development and monitor implementation of division’s annual work plan and budgets.


II. Responsibility for Physical Assets


Responsible for Office equipment, furniture and records


III. Decision Making / Job Influence


Managerial decisions
Operational decisions


IV. Working Conditions


Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel.


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

Academic qualifications


Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Business Administration (Accounting/ Finance), Master of Science (Accounting /Finance) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting/Finance); Business Administration (Accounting/Finance) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution


Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies


Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Part III or Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) Part III or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Registration with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and in good standing;
Professional qualification in Enterprise Risk Management from recognized institution;
Possess certified information systems auditor (CISA) qualification.
Registered with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or ISACA or any other relevant professional body
Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution


Previous relevant work experience required.


Served in the grade of Principal Internal Auditor at IPOA 6 for a minimum period of three (3) years or twelve (12) years in a comparable and relevant position in the public or private sector


Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills:


Leadership skills
Negotiation skills
Analytical skills
Organization and Planning Skills
Dispute Resolution Skills
Decision Making Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills


Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:


Transparency and accountability
Ethics and Integrity
Team player
Creativity and innovation
Emotional intelligence
Resilience
Independence