The Assistant Director, Internal Audit will report to the Deputy Director Internal Audit.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
(i) Coordinating implementation of sound internal audit policies and strategies;
(ii) Coordinating the implementation of risk assessment framework;
(iii) Interpreting regulations of the Institute;
(iv) Allocating and coordinating audit assignments;
(v) Coordinating implementation of audit plans, setting targets and budgets;
(vi) Implementing fraud investigation strategy and ensure that the operational plan and procedures are implemented;
(vii) Interpreting financial policies for sound auditing principles, practices and control;
(viii) Developing audit programmes;
(ix) Coordinating post audit reviews; and
(x) Preparing and submitting periodic audit reports.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have: –
(i) Served in the grade of Principal Internal Auditor, KICD Job Grade 5 or in a comparable and relevant position in for a minimum period of three (3) years;
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting option); Commerce (Finance option); Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(iii) Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Business Administration (Finance); Business Administration (Accounting); Master of Science in Finance or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
(iv) Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(v) Be a Certified Information System Auditor (C.I.S.A);
(vi) Be Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
(vii) Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
(viii) Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
(ix) At least three years’ experience in a supervisory role;
(x) Computer literacy;
(xi) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
(xii) Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward their application letter, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to the address below to be received not later than 18th May, 2021.
All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.
The Director / Chief Executive, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, P.O. Box 30231-00100 Nairobi
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
We encourage people with disability and the marginalized to apply.
Details of these positions can be obtained from KICD Website: www.kicd.ac.ke.
