Deputy Director, Assurance, Internal Audit & Risk Department (IAR) at Central Bank of Kenya

• Develop and monitor the Internal Audit strategic plan and report on its implementation.
• Develop a risk based annual audit plan that is aligned to the risk profile of the Bank and monitor its implementation.
• Develop the division's operational plans, budget estimates, staff training and development plans and monitor and report on implementation.
• Oversee the planning, scheduling and execution of audit engagements.
• Provide risk advisory services to other departments to support maturity of the control environment and achievement of the overall Bank mandate.
• Develop and implement continuous auditing and monitoring capability in the Bank.
• Establish an effective audit issue follow up and reporting mechanism in the Bank.
• Conduct assurance and consultancy assignments as requested by the Board Audit Committee and Management of the Bank.
• Prepare periodic reports to Management and Board as required.
• Lead, manage and coach the staff to achieve a high performing team.
• Manage stakeholders to ensure achievement of the departmental mandate in the Bank.
• Maintain a robust internal audit methodology in the Bank.
• Establish a quality assurance program to achieve conformance to the Global Internal Audit Standards and staff compliance with the professional code of ethics.
• Implement the Bank's Performance Management Framework, define staff objectives, conduct staff performance reviews and advise on deployment and/or promotions.
• Develop and implement a project assurance framework to support seamless delivery of Bank projects.
• Leverage data analytics and other appropriate technologies and tools to drive automation and operational excellence in the Internal Audit processes.
• Conduct regular departmental meetings and ensure staff are updated on developments within the Bank and the Internal Audit profession.
• Perform other departmental administrative duties required to achieve the Bank's mandate.

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a business related discipline.
• Master's degree in a relevant field of study is an added advantage.
• Professional qualification in accounting is mandatory - Certified Public Accountant CPA(K) or Association for Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
• Membership of good standing in the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya and Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Qualifications (s) in any of the following is an added advantage:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)

• Minimum of Ten (10) years Internal Audit experience in a large and reputable organization with seven (7) years in senior management role in Internal Audit.

• Financial accounting and finance.
• Managerial accounting.
• Impact of government legislation and regulation on business and economics.
• Quality management frameworks.
• Ethics and fraud.
• Information systems operations, management, and control frameworks.
• Governance, risk, and control frameworks.
• Organizational theory, structures, culture, and customer behaviour and satisfaction.
• Internal audit standards, theory, and methodology.
• Basic proficiency in the following areas:
• Computer assisted audit techniques (CAATs) and MS office suite
• Project management
• Business process analysis
• Balance scorecard
• Risk and control assessment techniques
• Governance risk and control: tools and techniques
• Data collection and analysis tools and techniques
• Problem solving tools and techniques

• Leadership and people management including performance management, coaching & mentoring.
• High level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build consensus, alliances, and collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity.
• Critical & analytical thinking and problem-solving skills- ability to understand issues from multiple perspectives/layers and take account of the wider business context when crafting solutions.
• Project management skills.
• Organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to be forward thinking and use technology and other modern tools to drive decision making and implementation.
• Ability to consider emerging trends, developments and long-term opportunities and align organizational requirements with desired outcomes.
• Strategic thinking and decision making.
• Independence of thought and objectivity.
• Professionalism, integrity, and honesty in line with CBK values.
• Oral and written communication skills- ability to communicate clearly, simply and in a structured manner; and to use communication tools appropriately and effectively.
• Ability to withstand strategic and operational challenges and maintain momentum.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Customer orientation.
• Risk management- ability to identify departmental risks and develop mitigating measures.
• Governance knowledge and ability to ensure good governance practices.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive change.

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