Deputy Director, Internal Audit

About the role

The Council of Legal Education (CLE), established by the Legal Education Act, regulates legal education and training, supervises legal education providers, runs the Advocates Training Programme examination, recognizes foreign law qualifications and advises the Government on legal education. It is recruiting a full-time Deputy Director, Internal Audit (grade CLE 3) to oversee the Internal Audit Division, based in Nairobi.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the Internal Audit Division's mandate, lead planning and review of audit strategies, policies and procedures, and manage the division's risk register
• Provide secretariat support to the Audit and Risk Committee on risk management, internal controls and governance
• Develop the Audit Work Plan and use it to assess whether policies and procedures are documented and enforced, and to give insights on governance, risk and control
• Assure management and the Council that legislation, contracts, standards and policies are complied with, including reporting requirements
• Review accounting, financial and operating controls and the safeguards for Council assets
• Review budgetary performance, financial management and transparency and accountability mechanisms
• Advise on the integrity and accuracy of financial, managerial and operating information, and assess the Council's risk management culture
• Conduct special investigations and follow up on recommendations of the Auditor-General, Council resolutions and others
• Liaise with external auditors and quality assurance providers and support other departments
• Enforce compliance by internal audit staff with laws, policies and the Internal Audit Charter, monitor their performance and coach and mentor them

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Finance or Accounting), Business Administration or Business Management (Finance or Accounting), or equivalent
• Master's degree in Finance, Auditing or Business Administration (majoring in Finance or Accounting), or equivalent
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA(K)) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Member in good standing of ICPAK or the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• At least 15 years of relevant experience, including 3 years at the level of Assistant Director, Internal Audit or equivalent
• Completed a leadership course and proficient in computer applications
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Required skills

• Strategic thinking, analytical skills and professional scepticism
• Communication, report-writing and mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills

Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV and certificates by email and complete the online application form; hard copies are not accepted. Applications close on 7 November 2026. The position is permanent and pensionable.