Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance Grade SK 3

Ref: HRM/DDIA&RA/01/26

Job Description

• 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.

Job Requirements

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