Deputy Director, Internal Audit, Knec Grade 3 (1 Post) at Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)

The Kenya National Examinations Council (also referred to as KNEC or the Council) was established in 1980 under the Kenya National Examinations Council Act Cap 225A of the Laws of Kenya. This Act (Cap 225A of 1980) was repealed in 2012 and replaced with KNEC Act No. 29 of 2012. KNEC was established to take over the functions previously undertaken by the d...

 

Deputy Director, Internal Audit, Knec Grade 3 (1 Post)

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience12 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

The job is responsible for developing and implementing audit strategies at the Council to assist the Council to accomplish its objectives.
Job Description

  • The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:
  • Coordinating the review of the Internal Audit policy documents to conform with the prevailing professional standards and regulations;
  • Coordinating audit activities as per the professional guidelines and audit policies;
  • Spearheading the development of new initiatives aimed at improving internal audit operational efficiencies and managing the risk-based annual audit work plans to cover all activities of the Council;
  • Coordinating the review of audit programs and testing the relevant internal controls for compliance with the international auditing standards;
  • Examining and evaluating the adequacy, effectiveness, and reliability of the Council’s financial and operating systems;
  • Coordinating and conducting audits (where necessary) and holding all entry and exit audit meetings/sessions of each audit assignment with the auditees;
  • Evaluating the risk management processes and giving reasonable assurance to the management and the Council that all key business risks are being mitigated at acceptable levels;
  • Preparing audit findings, recommendations, and management comments and presenting them to the management and audit committee and Council quarterly;
  • Designing a follow-up mechanism on all audits done to ensure that the agreed audit recommendations are implemented within the given timeframe;

Qualification and Experience

  • For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
  • At least twelve (12) years of cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been served at management level;
  • Master’s Degree in any of the following: Auditing, Business Administration majoring in
  • Finance or Accounting, or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Business Administration, Business Management (Accounting Option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
  • Demonstrated merit in work performance;
  • Proficiency in computer applications;
  • Fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attitudes

  • Integrity;
  • Strategic thinking;
  • Analytical skills;
  • Communication and reporting skills;
  • Managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
  • Mentoring, coaching, and leadership skills;
  • Interpersonal and negotiation skills;

Method of Application

TERMS OF OFFER
The Council will offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with responsibilities of the position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should fill and submit the Application for Employment Form KNEC 2A – (for External applicants) and Application for Employment Form KNEC 2B – (for Internal applicants), an application letter, accompanied by certified copies of academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of daytime telephone contact, e-mail address, current remuneration (enclose copy of your latest pay slip), names and valid current contacts of three referees, on or before 5th November,
2024 to the address below:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya National Examinations Council
New Mitihani House, South C
P.O Box 73598-00200
NAIROBI
NOTES:

  • The Council will only contact the shortlisted candidates and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification;
  • Successful applicants offered employment will be required to submit clearance under Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
  • KNEC Grade 3 positions are on 5-year contract terms of service and renewal is subject to performance;
  • KNEC is an equal opportunity employer and People Living with Disability, and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) on knec.ac.ke to apply

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