Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Commission for University Education (CUE) established by the Universities Act Cap 210 Laws of Kenya is a state corporation mandated to assure quality of university education, training and research in Kenya. A beacon of excellence in the Kenyan university education landscape, the Commission is steadfastly upholding its mandate to promote, advance, and assure quality university education. To achieve these objectives CUE seeks to recruit dynamic, result-oriented, competent and self-driven individuals for the position listed below:

Terms of Employment

5 years Contract

Renewable once subject to retirement age

Responsibilities or duties

Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance JOB GRADE CUE 2

a) Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Providing secretarial services to the Board Audit Committee;
• Advising Board and Management on Internal Audit policies, strategies, plans and procedures;
• Formulating and coordinating the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and plans;
• Conducting scheduled audit on budgetary performance, financial management, transparency and accountability mechanisms and processes for the Commission;
• Compiling and issuing internal audit reports;
• Undertaking special audit assignments/investigations assigned by the Board and management from time to time;
• Setting up and implementing systems in accordance with auditing standards;
• Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems;
• Monitoring and reporting on the Commission’s overall risk profile;
• Supporting various departments in risk profiling;
• Reviewing correctness and accuracy of accounting reports;
• Providing independent assurance on risk management process on both design and operation;
• Assuring risk control effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy and risk management processes;
• Assessing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Providing consulting and advisory services to offer advice and guidance to management in the development of internal control systems;
• Monitoring implementation of audit recommendations to ensure actions are effectively implemented;
• Management and coordination of the Division including coaching and mentorship of Divisional staff;
• Liaising with external auditors and other external assessors/professional institutions; and
• Assessing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

b) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Relevant professional qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Management (CISM), Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or equivalent;
• Membership to relevant professional bodies such as the Institute of Certified Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA), Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA) or its equivalent and in good standing;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

c) Key Competencies and Skills

• Negotiation skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Relationship Management Skills;
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi task; and

Experience needed

At least twelve (12) years’ work experience five (5) years of which should be at a Senior management level in a comparable institution;

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

The Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documents before the award of offer in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

CUE is an All-Inclusive Employer. Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• Providing secretarial services to the Board Audit Committee;
• Advising Board and Management on Internal Audit policies, strategies, plans and procedures;
• Formulating and coordinating the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and plans;
• Conducting scheduled audit on budgetary performance, financial management, transparency and accountability mechanisms and processes for the Commission;
• Compiling and issuing internal audit reports;
• Undertaking special audit assignments/investigations assigned by the Board and management from time to time;
• Setting up and implementing systems in accordance with auditing standards;
• Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems;
• Monitoring and reporting on the Commission’s overall risk profile;
• Supporting various departments in risk profiling;
• Reviewing correctness and accuracy of accounting reports;
• Providing independent assurance on risk management process on both design and operation;
• Assuring risk control effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy and risk management processes;
• Assessing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Providing consulting and advisory services to offer advice and guidance to management in the development of internal control systems;
• Monitoring implementation of audit recommendations to ensure actions are effectively implemented;
• Management and coordination of the Division including coaching and mentorship of Divisional staff;
• Liaising with external auditors and other external assessors/professional institutions; and
• Assessing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

• Negotiation skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Relationship Management Skills;
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi task; and

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Relevant professional qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Management (CISM), Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or equivalent;
• Membership to relevant professional bodies such as the Institute of Certified Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA), Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA) or its equivalent and in good standing;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.