Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance (ACA 2)

About the role

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority is recruiting a Director of Internal Audit and Risk Assurance (Grade ACA 2) for a five-year renewable contract. The Director reports functionally and administratively to the Audit & Risk Committee and is responsible for managing the core functions of the Internal Audit and Risk Department.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of the Authority's vision, mission, goals and objectives, and prepare board papers
• Oversee the development and review of internal audit and corporate risk management strategies, policies, guidelines, procedures and frameworks
• Develop and implement a risk-based annual internal audit plan and an integrated internal audit system in line with the Public Finance Management Act 2012 and international auditing standards
• Monitor operational efficiency and ensure prudent use of resources
• Provide oversight of controls related to risk management, compliance, security, ethics and environmental issues, and coordinate audit reviews of risk processes and internal controls
• Advise management on organizational change through new policies and procedures derived from audit engagements
• Oversee audit programmes, scheduled and ad hoc investigations and forensic audits, and submit findings to the Audit and Risk Committee
• Coordinate follow-up audits, capacity-building training and fraud prevention programmes
• Oversee annual and performance reports on Risk and Audit, and special analyses such as compliance reviews and allegations of fraud

Required profile

• Masters degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration or equivalent, or a Bachelor's degree in those fields from a recognised institution
• Professional qualification and membership in a professional body where applicable
• At least 12 years of cumulative work experience, including at least 6 years in management
• Fulfilment of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Required skills

• Proficiency in computer applications
• Internal audit and risk management knowledge

To apply, candidates must complete the ACA job application form and attach academic and professional certificates and testimonials, and submit them by post or hand delivery to the Executive Director, Anti-Counterfeit Authority, Nairobi, by 15 May 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide clearance certificates during the interview.