The Deputy Director, Internal Audit role at the Kenya Institute of Supplies Examination Board (KISEB) is responsible for the independent and objective review of the organization’s operations. This involves assessing processes, the risk management framework, internal controls, and governance structures, and subsequently making recommendations for improvement.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
The duties associated with this position include:
- Providing secretariat services to the Audit committee.
- Formulating and coordinating the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies, and plans.
- Reviewing and issuing internal audit reports.
- Conducting special audits and investigations.
- Setting up and implementing audit systems in accordance with auditing standards.
- Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems.
- Monitoring and reporting on KISEB’s overall risk profile.
- Supporting various departments in risk profiling.
- Reviewing correctness and accuracy of accounting reports.
- Providing independent assurance on KISEB’s risk management process on both design and operation.
- Assuring risk control effectiveness, efficiency, and adequacy, and risk management processes.
Person Specifications and Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications and experience:
- Have a minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been at a supervisory level.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management (Finance and Accounting option) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Hold a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management (Finance and Accounting option) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Has undertaken a Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Possess a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) or its equivalent qualification.
- Be a Member of the Institute of Certified Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) or equivalent in good standing.
- Be proficient in computer application.
- Have demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
- Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.
Key Competencies and Skills
Required competencies include:
- Good communication skills.
- Good reporting skills.
- Attention to detail and quality orientation skills.
- Good analytical skills.
- Good interpersonal and interviewing skills.
