Job Description
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, INTERNAL AUDIT AND RISK ASSURANCE - GRADE KUC
3 (1 POST)
a. Job description
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i) Developing a comprehensive programme of engagement coverage for assigned
areas
ii) Ensuring conformity to acceptable standards, plans, budgets and schedules
iii) Coordinating preparation of specific audit assignment plans and programmes
iv) Preparation of the internal audit systems, procedures and guidelines
v) Carrying out audit tests findings are properly documented
vi) Ensuring that the audit findings are properly documented
vii) Preparing draft audit reports detailing audit findings
viii) Approve and operationalize the teaching timetables
ix) Oversee and monitor curriculum delivery in respective departments in order to
ensure quality education standards are met
x) Assign lecturers in respective departments to visit and evaluate students on
internship
xi) Represent the department in academic board and other committees
xii) Set targets, supervise and appraise staff in the respective department for
effective work performance
xiii) Oversee the setting, and counselling to impart relevant social life skills to
students
xiv) Ensure students projects are submitted, marked and results submitted to the
examination office
xv) Provide guidance and counselling to impart relevant social life skills to students
xvi) Approve requisitions for departmental supplies
xvii) Developing and reviewing policies and procedure for the department
b. Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i) Master’s Degree from a recognized institution.
ii) Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting,
Business Administration or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution.
iii) Minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience of which three (3) of
which should be in a management position.
iv) Be in possession of any of the following: - CPA (K).
v) Member of a professional body in good standing
vi) Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
vii) Computer proficiency skills.
viii) Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
c. Key Competencies and skills
i) Planning skills.
ii) Analytical skills.
iii) Communication and reporting skills.
iv) Interpersonal skills.
v) Team player.
vi) Negotiation skill.
vii) Ethical and integrity