Assistant Director Internal Audit Standards Job PSASB

• A cumulative period of twelve (12) years' relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Principal Internal Audit Standards Officer or in an equivalent or comparable position.
• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized and accredited institution in any of the following disciplines:- Finance, Accounting, Economics or its equivalent.
• Master's Degree from a recognized and accredited institution in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounting, Auditing or equivalent qualification.
• Certificate in Leadership Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Hold a professional qualification such as CPA (K) or CIA or any other relevant professional qualifications;
• Certified Internal Auditor
• Be a full member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications and Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs);
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

• Identify and guide internal audit areas of research and development of guidelines, frameworks, manuals, templates, and programs in collaboration with stakeholders for all public sector entities in compliance with PFM Act (2012);
• Lead the internal audit standards officers in undertaking technical support to implementing entities including compiling responses to the technical queries and recommendations for review to address identified gaps in implementation by public sector entities on internal audit standards, guidelines, frameworks;
• Establish and report on the scope of capacity building programs to be undertaken to enhance compliance with the prescribed
• Standards, guidelines, frameworks, manuals and templates across public entities;
• Engage stakeholders in obtaining responses on exposure drafts to inform development and review of internal audit standards strategies, policies and procedures in executing the Directorate's mandate;
• Implement monitoring compliance strategies to assess compliance with prescribed internal audit standards, guidelines, manuals, and templates across public sector and inform interventions on areas of non-conformance;
• Mentor and coach internal audit standards officers;
• Coordinate preparation of Directorate's reports and board papers
• Coordinate implementation of the directorate's budget and work- plans; and
• Undertake risk assessment in the directorate and the implementation of risk mitigating strategies.

• PSASB is an equal opportunity employer and DOES NOT charge any fee at any stage in the recruitment process.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates and documents.
• Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity by submitting clearance certificates from the relevant institutions.
• Canvassing will lead to automatic DISQUALIFICATION.

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