DEPUTY DIRECTOR, INTERNAL AUDIT- JOB GRADE TR 2 REF: VA/4/1/2026

Job Description

(i) Develop, review & implement Internal Audit Policies, strategies and procedures, regulations and guidelines.

(ii) Provide assurance and advisory services on governance, risk mitigation, management processes and making appropriate recommendations for improvement.

(iii) Evaluate effectiveness of the risk management processes in the Agency and make recommendations for improvement.

(iv) Assist the Agency in maintaining effective controls by evaluating their effectiveness, efficiency and by promoting continuous improvement.

(v) Provide assurance of compliance with accounting standards and making appropriate recommendations.

(vi) Facilitate development and implementation of Internal Audit Charter

(vii) Provide secretariat services to the Audit & Risk Management Committee of the Board;

(viii) Develop an audit work plan, implement and report on progress;

(ix) Provide advisory/consulting services as required by the Board and Management.

(x) Facilitate external audit process and carry out corrective actions; and

(xi) Monitor and report on performance progress and risk mitigation activities in the Unit.

(xii) Carry out risk based, value for money systems audit aimed at strengthening internal controls, compile and issue internal audit reports.

(xiii) Review and evaluate budgetary performance, financial management, transparency and accountability mechanisms and processes with regard to the finances and assets of the Agency.

(xiv) Evaluate the adequacy and reliability of information available to management for making decisions with regard to the Agency and its operations.

(xv) Conduct special/adhoc audits requested by the Board or management.

(xvi) Monitor the implementation of recommendations given by the external auditor.

(xvii) Develop and implement departmental annual work plan, procurement plan and budget.

Person specifications

(i) Have a minimum period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience five (5) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director and above or a comparable position

(ii) Have Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university;

(iii) Have Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;

(iv) Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

(v) Have passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK) or its equivalent qualification;

(vi) Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and OR

(vii) Be a Member of the IIA/ISACA in good standing;

(viii) Have a certificate in a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

(ix) Have demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

• Develop, review & implement Internal Audit Policies, strategies and procedures, regulations and guidelines.
• Provide assurance and advisory services on governance, risk mitigation, management processes and making appropriate recommendations for improvement.
• Evaluate effectiveness of the risk management processes in the Agency and make recommendations for improvement.
• Assist the Agency in maintaining effective controls by evaluating their effectiveness, efficiency and by promoting continuous improvement.
• Provide assurance of compliance with accounting standards and making appropriate recommendations.
• Facilitate development and implementation of Internal Audit Charter
• Provide secretariat services to the Audit & Risk Management Committee of the Board;
• Develop an audit work plan, implement and report on progress;
• Provide advisory/consulting services as required by the Board and Management.
• Facilitate external audit process and carry out corrective actions; and
• Monitor and report on performance progress and risk mitigation activities in the Unit.
• Carry out risk based, value for money systems audit aimed at strengthening internal controls, compile and issue internal audit reports.
• Review and evaluate budgetary performance, financial management, transparency and accountability mechanisms and processes with regard to the finances and assets of the Agency.
• Evaluate the adequacy and reliability of information available to management for making decisions with regard to the Agency and its operations.
• Conduct special/adhoc audits requested by the Board or management.
• Monitor the implementation of recommendations given by the external auditor.
• Develop and implement departmental annual work plan, procurement plan and budget.

• Have a minimum period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience five (5) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director and above or a comparable position
• Have Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university;
• Have Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Have passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK) or its equivalent qualification;
• Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and OR
• Be a Member of the IIA/ISACA in good standing;
• Have a certificate in a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Have demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results;