The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) was established by the Government of Kenya on the 14th of January 2013 under an Act of Parliament-Act No.4 of 2013, to provide research based curricula and curriculum support materials responsive to the needs of the society.

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Assistant Director, Internal Audit

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

Experience

10 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Finance / Accounting / Audit

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Coordinating implementation of sound internal audit policies and strategies;
• Coordinating the implementation of risk assessment framework; interpreting regulations of the Institute;
• Allocating and coordinating audit assignments;
• Coordinating implementation of audit plans, setting targets and budgets;
• Implementing fraud investigation strategy and ensure that the operational planand procedures are implemented;
• Interpreting financial policies for sound auditing principles, practices and control;
• Developing audit programmes; coordinating post audit reviews; and
• Preparing and submitting periodic audit reports.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting option); Commerce (Finance option); Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Business Administration (Finance); Business Administration (Accounting); Master of Science in Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• At least 10 years’ relevant experience and 4 years in a management role; Be a Certified Information System Auditor (C.I.S.A);
• Be Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Computer literacy;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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• Coordinating implementation of sound internal audit policies and strategies;
• Coordinating the implementation of risk assessment framework; interpreting regulations of the Institute;
• Allocating and coordinating audit assignments;
• Coordinating implementation of audit plans, setting targets and budgets;
• Implementing fraud investigation strategy and ensure that the operational planand procedures are implemented;
• Interpreting financial policies for sound auditing principles, practices and control;
• Developing audit programmes; coordinating post audit reviews; and
• Preparing and submitting periodic audit reports.

• Computer literacy

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting option); Commerce (Finance option); Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Business Administration (Finance); Business Administration (Accounting); Master of Science in Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be a Certified Information System Auditor (C.I.S.A);
• Be Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Fulfill the requirements of the Constitution.