ActionAid Internal Audit and Assurance Manager Jobs in Kenya

ActionAid Internal Audit and Assurance Manager Jobs in Kenya

Main purpose

The holder of the position shall be expected to lead provision of assurance to Senior management Team and the AAIK Board on key processes, policies and controls at Country level as well respond to the changing assurance needs of AAIK as the organisation implements the Country Strategy Paper.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

Values Practice & Strategy Change Priorities

Leading Innovation and Change - Establish a culture of excellence in respective to a team that values experimentation and continuous improvement
Feminist Leadership – Championing feminist leadership principles and values including commitment to diversity and inclusion (race, gender, power)

Child protection and safeguarding –Embed AAIK and sector’s approach to child protection and Safeguarding is embedded in all initiatives holistically

AAIK Values Practice – Ensure a personal and team culture that demonstrates all of AAI’s Values including: Mutual Respect, Equity and Justice, Integrity, Solidarity with people Living in Poverty and Exclusion, Courage of Conviction, Independence and Humility

Organisational and Corporate Development

Contribute to the development and achievement of the AAI’s strategic objectives including Country Strategy development.

Keep the other members of the AAIK informed Internal Audit and Assurance

Ensure compliance & stay current with international, regional, and local legal requirements in the programme respective areas
Development and Implementation of the combined assurance Approach & Strategy

Actively contribute ideas to shape the combined Assurance unit and Approach as adopted by AAIK

Position combined assurance as a fit for purpose assurance resource at a country level to contribute to AAIK’s strategy, mission and values

Act as a lead on various projects or products to implement the Internal Audit and Assurance strategy as agreed with the Board

Market the combined assurance Strategy and Approach to various stakeholders especially at partners

Actively engage with the SMT and the Board to ensure consistent development and implementation of the Combined Assurance approach and strategy

Review the governance mechanism for transparency and accountability with regard to finance and asset of the entity

Providing Assurance

Planning, monitoring and quality review of Combined Assurance engagements on key systems, processes, policies and controls carried out at the Country level.

Develop an annual work plan for AAIK and specific area of work, as agreed and provide assurance on key systems, processes, policies and controls in AAIK

Ensure Combined Assurance engagements are well resourced depending on the knowledge and skills required for the assignment

Prepare, and monitor the budget to implement the annual work plan

Review ongoing Combined Assurance assignments on the work plan in line with International Standards on Internal Auditing

Prepare Reports to relevant stakeholders on Combined Assurance engagements undertaken

Provide monitoring on the process of management’s monitoring of management Actions in response to Combined Assurance reviews

Conduct combined assurance reviews of impact and importance of Internal Audit

Provide coaching and guidance to the teams that undertake the various assurances engagements

Ensure that AAI’s Assurance Policy and mandatory policies are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable

Collaborate with policy owners to ensure that staff aware of and understand their responsibilities under AAIK policies, their

relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Review reports of programs implemented by the Authority’s to ascertain whether results are consistent with the established strategic objectives and goals and whether the operations or programs are being carried out as planned

Internal Audit and Risk Management

Coordinate organizationalrisk management strengthening, accountability and effectiveness and that will enable management to improve operations by providing a platform for learning across AAIK.

Develop and manage an integrated internal audit function covering all the areas of the operations

Review and present to the Board Audit Committee flexible risk based annual audit plan for approval

Coordinate the conduct of risk based, value for money and systems audit

Provide practical recommendations on how to improve systems, processes, policies and controls

Prepare and submit quarterly reports to the Executive Director and the Board Audit Committee summarizing the results of the audit activities

Review the risk management systems and follow-up on implementation of AAIK’s Risk Management Framework

Coordinate the implementation of the annual audit plan as approved, including as appropriate any special tasks or projects requested by management and the Audit Committee

Formulate and coordinate the implementation of internal audit policies and strategies

Facilitate the annual audit cycle by reporting to the Board Audit Committee on the effectiveness of the external audit process, review audit findings, review management’s responsiveness to audit findings and recommendation

Carrying out special audits and investigations (ad-hoc) as may be required from time to time and submit report of findings to the Board

Learning

Facilitate the sharing of learning, based on best practices or from different units within the organization as well from best standards and practices from the industry on risk management

Provide technical support in network meetings and other organizational trainings focusing on risk management and effectiveness of the control frameworks

Provide advice on systems, process, and policy reviews, in agreement with the policy owners

Actively participate leadership meetings to provide strategic input on risk management

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, Accounts, Business Administration, or relevant qualifications from a recognized institution.

Must be a member with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) in good standing.

Have at least seven (7) years’ experience, three (3) of which must be at Senior Audit Management level.

Proficiency in computer applications and Computer Aided Audit Tools (CAATs).

Excellent negotiation and communication skills, including demonstrated ability to handle sensitive negotiations on matters affecting AAIK staff, partners and communities.

Possess high degree of integrity, dependability, and confidentiality.

How to Apply

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