Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance at Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) Full Time

Job Ref. No KEMSA/IARA/2022/001

Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities

• Implementing internal audit policies, strategies and regulations;
• Developing and reviewing internal audit guidelines, processes and procedures;
• Analyzing data on periodical financial returns, estimates and expenditure;
• Preparing audit operational plans, budget and coordinating audit teams in implementing work plans;
• Confirming the propriety and accuracy of the transactions and provide recommendations;
• Auditing and analyzing the adequacy of internal policies, procedures, processes and systems to ensure necessary and recommend sufficient internal controls;
• Ensuring the Service complies with the relevant internal audit policies, regulations, procedures, administrative government circulars and guidelines;
• Carrying out research and benchmark on auditing and emerging technologies;
• Undertaking complex Internal audits including annual accounts;
• Coordinating the carrying out of special audit assignments as need arises and following up on audit reviews;
• Liaising with external auditors and following up on the implementation of audit recommendations;
• Coordinating on the carrying out of audit checks and identifying any accounting errors, cases of fraud and initiating investigations;
• Recommending on adoption and implementation of effective auditing system and processes;
• Coordinating risk assessment, measurement and management and make recommendations for management decision;
• Following up on implementation of audit recommendations and preparing audit report; and
• Analyzing and evaluating audit reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification;
• Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and or CFE (Certified Fraud Examination) OR Be a Member of the IIA/ISPAK in good standing;
• Certificate in Leadership Development Course from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

Experience

• A minimum period of twelve (12) in relevant work experience and at least four (4) in a supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Secto