Director Internal Audit at Kenya Rural Roads Authority

About the Role

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Director of Internal Audit at Kenya Rural Roads Authority in Nairobi, Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Spearhead the formulation and implementation of internal audit policies, institutional strategies, frameworks, and professional practices
• Ensure institutional compliance with internal audit statutes, government policies, applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory frameworks
• Oversee governance mechanism assessments, institutional accountability systems, and provide executive assurance on risk management processes
• Manage strategic risk-based audit programmes, value-for-money assessments, and systems audits to strengthen internal controls
• Supervise organizational information system evaluations, decision-support mechanisms, and effectiveness of performance management systems
• Lead budgetary performance reviews, financial management assessments, and transparency and accountability mechanisms
• Oversee Enterprise Risk Management effectiveness, organizational control systems, and special audits and investigations
• Manage audit reporting, coordinate presentations to institutional committees, and provide secretariat services to the Audit Management Committee
• Supervise implementation of audit recommendations, institutional impact assessments, and follow-up on corrective actions
• Coordinate institutional risk assessment processes and monitor effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies
• Manage quality assurance programmes for audit activities and ensure compliance with professional auditing standards and best practices
• Spearhead development and implementation of departmental work plans, performance management, budgets, procurement plans, and ensure prudent resource utilization
• Mentor, coach, and train staff within the department

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have a cumulative period of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience.