ASSISTANT MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT, GRADE 4

a. Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

i. Participating in the development of audit strategies, policies and procedures and ensure

ii. Risk Management Committee; to Evaluating progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from both internal and external audits;

iii. Assisting in preparation of quarterly audit reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board;

iv. effective implementation;

v. Contributing to preparation of the risk-based annual audit plan for approval by the Audit &

vi. Preparing audit reports on compilation of each audit engagement to ensure timely issuance

vii. Management for implementation of recommended actions;

viii. Executing special audits/investigations;

ix. Evaluating the performance of staff in the Department to ascertain efficiency and effectiveness in work performance in meeting the objectives of the function; and

x. Contributing to preparation of the department's annual budget, control and monitor its implementation.

xi. Executing special audits/investigations;

xii. Evaluating the performance of staff in the Department to ascertain efficiency and effectiveness in work performance in meeting the objectives of the function; and

xiii. Contributing to preparation of the department's annual budget, control and monitor its implementation.

Requirements

a.      Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

i.     Have a minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience four (4) of which must have been at a supervisory level;

ii.     Have a Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from recognized university:

iii.     Have a Master's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration ([Finance and Accounting option) of relevant field from a recognized university;

iv.     Have passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification;

v.     Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing;

vi.     Be proficient in computer application skill;

vii.     Have demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and

viii.     Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

b.     Key Competencies and skills

i.          Strong communication and reporting skills;

ii.          Strong analytical and numerical skills; Strong organization and inter personal skills

iii.          Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;

iv.          Professionalism;

v.          Ethical and integrity; and

vi.          Ability 1o work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task