Assistant Director- Internal Audit and Risk at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights Institution created by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament (the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act, 2011) and under the United Nations Paris Principles

 

Assistant Director- Internal Audit and Risk

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience5 - 7 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for coordination and implementation of policies, procedures, plans, strategies, standards and guidelines relating to the functions of the internal audit and risk to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Commission’s mandate.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Supervise the execution of audit & risk work activities to ensure completion of audit & risk work plan.
  • Supervise internal audit and risk teams to ensure completion of audit & risk assignments.
  • Supervise the preparation of audit reports to ensure they meet the required quality standards for reporting to Management and the Audit Committee of the Board.
  • Supervise the application of audit procedures and methodology to ensure compliance with internal auditing policies, procedures and professional best practices.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

  • Preparation of Audit committee papers for presentation to ensure timely reporting and compliance with Audit Committee Charter.
  • Report on the implementation status of internal audit recommendations to establish level of compliance by management.
  • Review the reports on audit of controls and processes across the Commission to ensure operational effectiveness in attainment of Commission objectives
  • Work with other audit assurance providers to develop and perform integrated audits of key business systems to ensure effective utilisation of audit resources.
  • Execute specialized audits to respond to emerging issues and challenges.
  • Undertake the identification and evaluation of risks in the development of the division’s risk register.
  • Maintain records pertaining to Division on all administrative matters.
  • Supervise staff performance and build capacity including mentoring, coaching, staff appraisals and development of staff in the division.
  • Preparation of the division’s budget.

Job Dimensions

  • Financial Responsibility
    • Ensuring timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports for accountability of the use of funds
    • Supervise the utilization of divisional budgets.
  • Decision Making / Job Influence
  • Managerial
    • Supervision of staff within the division
  • Tactical Decisions
    • Provides guidance on compliance with internal audit and risk laws, standards and policies.
    • Analytical Decisions
    • Review of programmatic reports
  • Operational Decisions.
  • Conducting appraisals

Experience and Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting /Finance/ Business Administration/Statistics or any related field from a recognized University/ institution with seven (7) years of experience or Master’s degree from a recognized institution with five (5) years’ relevant experience.
  • Professional Qualifications / Membership to relevant professional bodies
    • Certified Public Accountant (K) or Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Information systems Auditor or ACCA.

Skills and Competencies

  • Leadership skills,
  • Communication skills,
  • Interpersonal skills,
  • Organizational skills,
  • Ability to work under pressure,
  • Negotiation skills,
  • Ability to build and lead cohesive teams,
  • Problem solving skills,
  • Met the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) on recruitment.knchr.org to apply

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