Assistant Director Internal Audit Asb 4 at Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (PSASB)

• Oversee the provision of independent and objective assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls and advisories to ensure the Board complies with statutory regulations and internal policies and procedures.

• A cumulative period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Principal Internal Auditor or in an equivalent or comparable position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Accounting, or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Accounting, or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Certified Internal Auditor
• Certified Public Accountants (K) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); or any other equivalent and relevant professional qualifications
• Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and IIA in good standing
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in Computer applications and CAATs.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

• Coordinating development and implementation of the audit committee charter, internal audit charter, strategies, plans, policies and procedures.
• Coordinating preparation of papers for presentation to the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee
• Assist in providing secretarial services to the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee
• Coordinating internal audit, risk assurance activities and provide assurance on risk management, control and governance processes. Page 6 of 17
• Coordinating implementation of quality assurance and improvement program for the internal audit.
• Implementing fraud investigation strategy, executing forensic audits and other special assignments.
• Developing and implementing coordination and reliance framework with other assurance providers to ensure optimal efficiency and audit coverage. viii) Coordinating follow-ups on internal and external audit recommendations.
• Facilitating statutory audit process
• Coordinating performance of audit engagements and review working papers to assess whether audit objectives have been achieved and findings are supported with audit evidence.
• Maintaining the Division’s Risk Register and implement risk management strategies.
• Complying with the International Professional Practice Framework, PFM Act, regulations and guidelines in relation to internal audit and audit committees.
• Promoting confidentiality of audit files.
• Reviewing draft audit programs.
• Reviewing draft audit reports and taking up queries and observations that need further interrogation and follow-up

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