Deputy Director, Internal Audit And Risk Assurance at Tourism Regulatory Authority

Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) is a corporate body established under section 4 of the Tourism Act No.28 of 2011 and is mandated to regulate the tourism sector in Kenya. This entails developing regulations, standards and guidelines that are necessary to ensure an all-round quality service delivery in the tourism sector. Functions of the Tourism Regulat...

 

Deputy Director, Internal Audit And Risk Assurance

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience15 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinating the development, implementation and review of internal audit policies, strategies, procedures and plans in accordance with auditing standards.
  • Spearheading the review of budgetary performance, financial management, transparency and accountability mechanisms and processes in the Authority.
  • Providing assurance on the state of risk management, control and governance within the Authority.
  • Overseeing the review of governance mechanisms and processes in the Authority
  • Ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, statutory and regulatory requirements in the Authority.
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls on financial and nonfinancial performance management systems within the Authority.
  • Coordinating the review of the effectiveness of the Authority’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
  • Liaising with the Office of the Auditor General to ensure the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations.
  • Providing secretariat services to the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board.
  • Validating and submitting audit reports to the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board.
  • Spearheading the development and implementation of the Division’s strategic plans, budgets, performance contracts and staff performance appraisal.
  • Ensuring compliance with principles of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and
  • Managing and developing staff in the Division

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience

  • At least fifteen (15) cumulative years relevant work experience;
  • Masters’ degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Bachelors’ degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in any of the following: Part III of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination, Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Membership to Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body in good standing;
  • Demonstrated professional, managerial and administrative competence as reflected in work performance and results; and
  • Exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of the Internal Audit and Risk Assurance Functions.
  • Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  • Proficiency in computer applications;

Method of Application

Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their application letter, curriculum vitae (that contains details of qualifications, work experience, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates’ previous work experience) and copies of all certificates & relevant testimonials in PDF format via recruitment@tra.go.ke to:

Tourism Regulatory Authority
P. O Box 25357, 00100
NAIROBI

  • Physical applications will not be accepted
  • Candidates who had applied for the position of Corporation Secretary & Deputy Director, Legal Services in the previous advertisement should not re-apply.
  • All Applications should reach the Authority on or before 8th April, 2025 to be received latest by 5.00 pm.

Please note: -

  • Successful candidates shall be required to obtain and submit valid copies of the following documents before an offer is made.
  • Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal investigations (CID)
  • Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • Clearance form from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
  • Clearance certificate from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
  • TRA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons with disability, women, youth and persons from marginalized areas to apply.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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