IPOA Principal Risk and Audit Officer - Jobs in Kenya

IPOA Principal Risk and Audit Officer - Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose
To lead in provision of independent and objective quality assurance in the Authority’s systems and processes as per Public Audit Act 2015.


Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
1) Coordinate review of internal audit strategies, policies, procedures, and guidelines
2) Coordinate implementation of annual internal audit plan.
3) Manage audit reviews for risk management process and internal controls.
4) Spearhead internal controls and monitoring functions related to risk management, compliance, security, ethics, and environmental issues.
5) Lead the implementation of risk assessment and management guidelines.
6) Audit programs and testing procedures to ensure appropriateness for the areas in scope.
7) Coordinate implementation of internal audit systems in accordance with International Auditing Standards
8) Supervise, coach and mentor departmental staff.
9) Coordinate employee performance management and competency development in the department.


Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
1) Develop starndards, procedures and guidelines for internal audit
2) Develop and design risk based audit plans, programmes and working papers
3) Prepare schedules and tools for enterprise risk management.
4) Prepare Internal Audit reports for presentation to Management and Audit Committee of the Board;
5) Update and implement the IPOA risk management framework
6) Review the internal framework and monitor compliance
7) Assess the Authority’s perfomance and governance processes for improvement
8) Prepare quarterly risk reports for presentation to Management and Audit Committee of the Board;
9) Coordinate continuous risk assessment and evaluations of departments


Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility

Prepare departmental annual work plan and budget as well as the Procurement plan.


Responsibility for Physical Assets

Responsible for the physical assets allocated to aid in executing their work(ICT Equipments, Office Furniture and Records)


Decision Making /Job Influence

The role is responsible for making managerial decisions for a team.


Working Conditions

Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travels.


Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance or Accounting Option), Business Administration (Accounting Option), Information Technology; or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.


Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
1) Passed part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Kenya examination or equivalent qualification from recognized institution.
2) Certificate in Senior Management Course.
3) Be a member of a recognized and relevant professional body like ICPAK, IIA or ISACA.
4) A certificate in computer application skills.


Previous relevant work experience required.
Served in the grade of Senior Internal Auditor, for a minimum period of three (3) years or nine (9) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private

Sector.


Functional Skills
1) Leadership Skills
2) Financial Management Skills
3) Investigations Skills
4) Organization and Planning Skills
5) Dispute Resolution Skills
6) Decision Making Skills
7) Interpersonal Skills
8) Communication Skills
9) Negotiation Skills
10)Analytical Skills


Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
1) Transparency and accountability
2) Ethics and Integrity
3) Team player
4) Creativity and innovation.
5) Resilience.
6) Assertiveness.


How to apply

Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their application through Post Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and job reference number, on both the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with IPOA Employment form, a detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Authority by Tuesday, 13th September, 2022 to:

Director/Chief Executive Officer,
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 23035 – 00100, NAIROBI.
Email: recruitment@ipoa.go.ke

Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in our website www.ipoa.go.ke/careers
Upon offer of employment, the successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following documents;

A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);

A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);

A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)and

A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health
or social status. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

IPOA does not engage any recruitment agencies and no medical examination is required before one attends an interview. IPOA does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting or interview).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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