Assistant Director Risk Management Job Uasin Gishu County Government
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration or Cooperative Management from a university recognized in Kenya.
- A Masters’ Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of Six (6) years' relevant experience, three (3) years of which must have been in a senior management level in an institution either in the public or private sector.
- A member of the following professional bodies:-Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing.
- Management and leadership course of not less than four weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
- Demonstrate managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibit a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to the co-operative audit function.
- Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
- Ensure correct interpretation of financial, procurement and related laws.
- Evaluate and provide reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance systems are functioning as intended and will enable the county’s objectives and goals to be met.
- Reports risk management issues and internal control deficiencies identified and provide recommendations for improving the county’s operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance.
- Evaluate information security and associated risk exposures.
- Evaluate regulatory compliance program with consultation from legal.
- Maintains open communication with management and the audit committee.
- Recommend establishment of efficient management systems in the County.
- Train and develop audit staff.
- Provides assurance to County anti-fraud programs.
- Perform any other audit duties as may be assigned.
- Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set targets.
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