Ref. No.NACADA/DIA/2/2024

Job Purpose

• Responsible for providing an independent, objective assurance and consultancy to the Authority.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Leading in the development and implementation of Internal Audit charter, policies and procedures Manual;
• Leading in the development and implementation of the Board Audit Committee work plan;
• Overseeing the evaluation of budgetary performance, financial management, transparency and accountability mechanisms, governance mechanisms and processes in the Authority;
• Overseeing the evaluation of financial and non-financial performance management systems of the Authority;
• Overseeing verification of existing assets as per the asset register;
• Overseeing the effective utilization of the directorates’ budget for achievement of the set goals and objectives.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Providing leadership in the development of Internal Audit strategy and Risk based annual Work Plan;
• Providing leadership in the review for transparency and accountability with regard to the finances and assets of the Authority;
• Guiding on the development and implementation of risk management guidelines in accordance with the international standards;
• Guiding in providing assurance on compliance with institutional policies and procedures, laws and regulations;
• Providing leadership in assuring the Board and Management on the state of governance, risk management, and control processes within the organization;
• Providing leadership in the establishment of a quality assurance and improvement programme;
• Providing leadership in engagements with external auditors;
• Forging strategic collaborations and partnerships with relevant stakeholders and institutions for resource mobilization; and
• Submitting quarterly and annual audit reports.

Job Dimensions

Financial Responsibility

• Development and implementation of departmental procurement plan and budgets
• Approval of departmental training requests
• Reviewing efficiency and effectiveness in the utilization of Authority’s annual budget

 Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Custody of allocated office laptop, printer and furniture’s (office table, fireproof cabinet and display cabinet).

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Review internal audit strategic plan highlighting areas of auditing based on risk assessment.
• Review quality assurance and improvement program
• Keeping the Audit Committee informed of emerging trends and successful practices in auditing, risk or financial management.
• Advice on required staff competencies, skills, experience and professional qualification in order to achieve internal audit department mandates.

Working Conditions

• Basic salary
• Allowances including house allowance, entertainment allowance, risk allowance and airtime
• Office setting compliant with OSHA
• Enhanced working relationship with o
• Enhanced working relationship with other employees
• Medical cover for self and family up to a maximum of four (4) dependents
• Group Accident cover and life insurance
• Field visits to regional offices and sponsored projects.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic and professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Management, Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option) from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in Commerce, Business Management, Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option) from a recognized institution; and
• Computer literacy. Previous relevant work experience required
• A Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least five (5) at a senior management level.

Other Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA, K) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA);
• Membership in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA);
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Fulfills the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Competencies and Skills

• Analytical skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Public speaking skills.
• Innovative skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Teamwork skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.