Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) is the Sole National Accreditation Body (NAB) mandated to offer accreditation services in Kenya. The Service is seeking a Manager Internal Auditor to lead its internal audit functions, ensuring transparency, accountability, and the achievement of strategic objectives through robust audit strategies and risk management oversight. The role involves developing risk-based annual audit plans, providing assurance to the Board, and performing consulting services to assist management in meeting its goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate the implementation of audit strategies, policies, and procedures.
- Prepare and coordinate the implementation of the risk-based annual audit plan in consultation with Management and the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board.
- Coordinate the preparation of audit reports upon completion of assignments for timely issuance to Management for recommended actions.
- Monitor progress and the effectiveness of actions taken to implement audit recommendations from both internal and external audits.
- Review governance mechanisms for transparency and accountability regarding the finance and assets of the entity.
- Coordinate the conduct of risk-based, value-for-money, and systems audits.
- Review reports of programs implemented by KENAS to ensure results are consistent with established strategic objectives.
- Advise on identifying possible risks in operations, ensuring monitoring and evaluation, and recommending appropriate control measures.
- Review the effectiveness of financial and non-financial performance management systems.
- Carry out special (ad-hoc) audits and investigations as required and submit findings to the Board.
- Perform consulting services beyond assurance to assist management in meeting objectives.
- Prepare and present quarterly audit reports and provide secretariat services to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board.
- Ensure departmental targets are achieved and appraise internal audit staff.
- Liaise with external auditors during the performance of external audits.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
- At least ten (10) years of relevant work experience in the Public Service or Private Sector, with at least five (5) years in a management position.
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option), or an equivalent qualification.
- Master's degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option), or an equivalent qualification.
- Professional certifications: CPA (K), CIA (K), or ACCA.
- Certified Information System Auditor (C.I.S.A) certification.
- Registration with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) in good standing.
- Certificate in computer applications.
- Certificate in a Management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks.
- Demonstrated results in work performance.
- Fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply online through the official Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) portal at www.kenas.go.ke. You can also access the application link directly at https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1167955.
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