Women Enterprise Fund is a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency in the Ministry of Public Service, Youth & Gender Affairs established in August 2007, to provide accessible and affordable credit to support women start and/or expand business for wealth and employment creation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulating policies for effective risk management strategies and framework for the Fund.
• Coordinating and overseeing all risk management activities and assessing compliance with internal policies, relevant contracts and all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate preparation, approval by the Board and implementation of annual audit plans and appropriate audit programs.
• Ensure sound development and implementation of audit management systems.
• Ensure proper preparation of audit reports, presentation of the same to the Audit & Risk Committee on quarterly basis and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Responsible for coordination of Audit & Risk departments activities, including staff training and development.
• Liaising with external auditors and ensure implementation of their recommendations.
• Updating the Board Internal Audit & Risk Committee Charter as well as the internal Audit Charter.
• Review the Funds compliance with the relevant statutes, policies, rules, regulations, administrative government circulars and guidelines.
• Review the adequacy of internal policies, procedures and processes to ensure necessary and sufficient internal controls are in place.
• Carry out special assignments including investigations and recommend controls to mitigate risks.
• Any other lawful duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

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

• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting / Finance.
• Masters degree majoring in Finance, Accounting or Strategic Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Served in Audit function for at least 10 years with at least five (5) being in a managerial position.
• Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks and Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting at least six (6) weeks.
• Valid membership from ICPAK, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Information Systems & Control Association (ICASA) in good standing.
• Professional Certification in either Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA) is an added advantage.
• Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Knowledge in Public Sector Accounting and Auditing standards
• Understanding of National Development Goals and familiarity with the latest emerging trends
• Knowledge in audit and risk management procedures and ability to advice on best practices in credit operations
• Effective communication, interpersonal, writing and editing skills.
• IT proficiency.