Assistant Director, Internal Audit - Grade 6

About the Role

National Defence University (NDU-K) is recruiting an Assistant Director, Internal Audit (Grade 6) to join the Internal Audit department. This is a leadership position responsible for overseeing audit operations, risk management, and internal control effectiveness across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and coordinate the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies, and plans
• Compile and issue internal audit reports to Management and the University as appropriate
• Set up and implement process audits in accordance with auditing standards
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the internal control framework across organizational processes
• Provide assurance on the effectiveness, efficiency, and adequacy of risk control and risk management processes
• Assist external auditors as required
• Implement and close Board Audit Committee resolutions
• Provide leadership in conducting special audits, systems audits, and investigations
• Manage audit teams by monitoring and tracking progress of assignments allocated to auditors
• Oversee the "close out" process of audits, systems reviews, and forensic investigations
• Manage and monitor audit workflows to ensure agreed targets are met
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders through regular engagement and feedback on fraud trends and regulatory developments
• Increase organizational awareness of fraud and regulatory risks by sharing information and best practices
• Provide input into corporate risk and audit planning

Location

Nairobi, Kenya