Job Description
DIRECTORATE: Directorate of Internal Audit
GRADE/LEVEL: IRA 4
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director Internal Audit
REF: MIA/02
a) Job Purpose
The position is responsible for managing implementation of an internal audit
strategy that provides independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness
of the Authority’s risk management, control, and governance processes; as well
as audit consultancy services designed to add value and improve the Authority’s
operations.
b) Job Specifications / Key responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities will entail:
I. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
i) Initiate development of the Internal Audit charter and Policies and
Procedures Manual; to guide the Directorate in execution of its mandate;
ii) Participate in development of an Internal Audit strategy and an annual
work plan for approval by the Board to guide the Directorate’s work;
iii) Supervise the conduct of risk-based, value-for-money and systems audits
aimed at strengthening internal control mechanisms that could have an
impact on achievement of the strategic objectives of the Authority;
iv) Supervise the verification of existence of assets administered by the
Authority and ensure there are proper safeguards for their protection;
v) Supervise providing of assurance that appropriate institutional policies
and procedures and good business practices are followed by the Authority;
vi) Supervise special assignments based on requests from Management and
the Board for consulting and related services, to enhance and protect
organizational value;
vii) Participate in development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
the risk management framework across the Authority to ensure adequate
mitigation of risks; and
viii) Manage performance of direct reports to ensure achievement of objectives.
II. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
i) Supervise review and evaluate budgetary performance, financial
management, transparency and accountability mechanisms and
processes in the Authority;
ii) Review the effectiveness of the financial and non-financial performance
management systems of the Authority;
iii) Review the administration of programs and operations of the organization
and recommend corrective action;
iv) Supervise the execution of audit assignments;
v) Review working papers of the audit assignments;
vi) Review internal audit reports prepared on executed internal audit work
vii) Supervise monitoring of progress and effectiveness of action taken to
implement audit recommendations raised from internal and external
audits;
viii) Monitor progress made by the Authority in achieving strategic plan
objectives and performance contract targets;
ix) Monitor and report on the Authority’s compliance with rules and
regulations;
x) Prepare board papers on audit work performed for the Audit Committee;
xi) Ensure compliance with the Directorate’s standard operating procedures;
xii) Participate in development of the Directorate’s budget and procurement
plans to facilitate execution of the annual work plan.
xiii) Supervise, appraise, coach and mentor direct reports; and
xiv) Ensure professional standards are maintained by direct reports.
c) Persons Specifications
i) Masters’ degree in Business Administration, Risk Management or any
other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized University or
Institution.
ii) Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from a recognized University or
Institution.
iii) Professional qualification in information systems audit.
iv) Member of ISACA.
v) Nine (9) years relevant experience.
vi) Management Course lasting not less four (4) weeks
vii) Supervisory Course for not less than two (2) weeks;
viii) Certificate in Computer Proficiency
ix) Meets the provisions of chapter six of the Constitution