DEPUTY DIRECTOR INTERNAL AUDIT– GRADE E3

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director Internal Audit.

1. Duties and responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:

1. Developing, implementing and reviewing audit management systems of the Authority;
2. Preparing annual work plans for the function and ensuring that audits are well planned and executed;

• Supervising the preparation of work programmes to ensure that audits are planned and well managed;

1. Overseeing risk assessment and developing management guidelines;
2. Overseeing the preparation and submission of audit reports;
3. Ensuring that accounting, administration and other operations comply with NEMA management policies;

• Ensuring that the internal controls are reviewed and documented on
  their effectiveness and adequacy;
• Planning and conducting audit engagements and investigations;

1. Following up on implementation of recommendations of internal and external audit;
2. Carrying out audit assignments;
3. Ensuring accountability and ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;

• Supervising, appraising and developing audit staff to ensure maintenance of high audit standards within the audit function.

1. Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification
   from a recognized institution.
2. Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification
   from a recognized institution.

• Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its
  equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

1. A minimum period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at
   least four (4) years in a management role in the Public Service
   or Private Sector.
2. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
   institution.
3. Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) or
   Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya) and/or Association of
   Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE-Kenya) or any other relevant professional body.

• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Good Communication skills.

1. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
2. Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.