Chief Internal Auditor

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management/Administrative Responsibilities 

• Reviews and revises the organisation's audit policies and procedures in accordance with auditing standards 
• Participates in the organisation's operational strategic planning process, prepares and monitors the units operational plan and budget ensuring the work of the unit is carried out according to plan and agreed targets achieved. 
• Develops the Division’s Strategic, Operational Plans and Budget 
• Develops Individual Work plan 
• Represents the organisation at meetings, conferences and functions as directed.
• Provides guidance/advice to the ITA Board, Director General and ITA managers on internal audit matters. 

Technical/ Professional Responsibilities 

• Conducts risk assessment to determine audit areas. 
• Liaises with external auditors where appropriate in the preparation of an audit plan.
• Manages the preparation of audit programmes for the examination and assessment of the audit area. 
• Conducts site visits as necessary to monitor audit progress and/or provide guidance and on the job training. 
• Reviews and signs off working papers for all audits undertaken by audit division
• Leads the preparation of audit reports, stating deficiencies, implications, make recommendations and submit report to the ITA Board, Director General/CEO and Divisional Heads. 
• Meets with the ITA Board, Director General and Divisional heads to discuss audit findings. 
• Follows-up Divisional heads responses to audit reports to determine whether deficiencies are corrected, improved procedures are implemented and internal controls are being adhere to.
• Attends operational meetings where the audit division has a key role in the development and verification of systems. Ensures the security of audit files. 
• Facilitates the compliance by the Divisions with Internal Auditing Standards. 

Human Resource Responsibilities 

• Monitors and evaluates the performance of direct reports, prepares performance appraisals and recommend and/or initiates corrective action where necessary to improve performance and/or attaining established personal and/or organisational goals. 
• Participates in the recruitment of staff for the Division/Unit and recommends transfer, promotion, termination and leave in accordance with established human resource policies and procedures. 
• Provides leadership and guidance to direct reports through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching. 
• Establishes and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Division’s and organisation’s goals.
• Contributes to the development and implementation succession planning framework in collaboration with the Human Resource Division through the development of procedural manuals and other duties prescribed within the framework 
• Prepares and conducts presentations on role of Division/Branch for the Orientation programme. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the ITA Board Audit Committee or Director General/CEO 

WORKING CONDITION:

• Typical office environment. 
• May be required to work beyond usual working hours to meet tight deadlines 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES

Core: 

• Good Leadership skills. 
• Good analytical and problem solving and decision making skills 
• Good organisational and time management skills 
• Good Teamwork skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Results oriented 
• Integrity 
• Reliable and Confidential 

Technical: 

• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and practice. 
• Excellent knowledge of auditing standards and procedures including value for money audits. 
• Excellent knowledge of the organisation's policies and procedures 
• Experienced in the use of relevant computer applications. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Completion of A.C.C.A Level II OR 
• First degree in Management or Accounting/Business Administration or related field, or equivalent qualification 
• Eight (8) year's auditing experience in Public Sector at a with four (4) years at a management level 

OR 

• Masters Degree in Management or Accounting/ Business Administration or related field, or equivalent qualification 
• Five (5) years auditing experience in public sector with two (2) years at a management level

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.