Deputy Director, Internal Audit, Knec Grade 3 (1 Post) at Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)

The job is responsible for developing and implementing audit strategies at the Council to assist the Council to accomplish its objectives.
Job Description

• The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:
• Coordinating the review of the Internal Audit policy documents to conform with the prevailing professional standards and regulations;
• Coordinating audit activities as per the professional guidelines and audit policies;
• Spearheading the development of new initiatives aimed at improving internal audit operational efficiencies and managing the risk-based annual audit work plans to cover all activities of the Council;
• Coordinating the review of audit programs and testing the relevant internal controls for compliance with the international auditing standards;
• Examining and evaluating the adequacy, effectiveness, and reliability of the Council’s financial and operating systems;
• Coordinating and conducting audits (where necessary) and holding all entry and exit audit meetings/sessions of each audit assignment with the auditees;
• Evaluating the risk management processes and giving reasonable assurance to the management and the Council that all key business risks are being mitigated at acceptable levels;
• Preparing audit findings, recommendations, and management comments and presenting them to the management and audit committee and Council quarterly;
• Designing a follow-up mechanism on all audits done to ensure that the agreed audit recommendations are implemented within the given timeframe;

Qualification and Experience

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
• At least twelve (12) years of cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been served at management level;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following: Auditing, Business Administration majoring in
• Finance or Accounting, or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Business Administration, Business Management (Accounting Option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
• Demonstrated merit in work performance;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attitudes

• Integrity;
• Strategic thinking;
• Analytical skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• Mentoring, coaching, and leadership skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills;