Deputy Director (Internal Audit) Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Deputy Director (Internal Audit)

JOB VACANCY No.:
NaMATA/HR/07/2023

NaMATA JOB GRADE 3 

Duties and responsibilities: 

The duties and
responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

• Providing secretariat services to the Board Audit Committee;


• Formulating and coordinating the implementation of internal
  audit policies, strategies and plans;


• Compiling and issuing internal audit reports;


• Conducting special audits and investigations;


• Setting up and implementing systems in accordance with
  auditing standards;


• Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems;


• Monitoring and reporting on the Board overall risk profile;


• Supporting various departments in risk profiling;


• Reviewing correctness and accuracy of accounting reports;


• Providing of independent assurance on risk management process
  on both design and operation; and


• Assuring on risk control effectiveness, efficiency, adequacy
  and risk management processes.

Requirements for Appointment 

For appointment to this
grade, an officer must have:

• Have a minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work
  experience four (4) of which should have been at Senior Management level;


• Have Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:
  Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting
  option) or relevant field from a recognized university;


• Have Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:
  Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from
  a recognized institution;


• Have passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) or
  its equivalent qualification;


• Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and OR Be a
  Member of the IIA/ISACA in good standing;


• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
  recognized institution;


• Be proficient in computer application skill;


• Have demonstrated professional competence and ability as
  reflected in work performance and results; and


• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the
  Constitution.

Key Competencies and
skills

• Strong communication and reporting skills


• Strong analytical and numerical skills


• Strong organization and inter personal skill


• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills


• Professionalism


• Ethical and possessing integrity


• Interpersonal and negotiation skills


• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task

How To Apply

Interested and qualified
persons are invited to make their applications by submitting their applications
for their positions of interest.

The applicants should
attach COPIES of the following documents to their applications:

• Cover Letter for the position of interest clearly indicating
  the Job Vacancy No.:


• Detailed Curriculum Vitae;


• National Identity Card;


• Academic and Professional Certificates;

Candidates who meet the
requirements stipulated should submit their applications so as to
reach the address shown below on Tuesday, 12th September, 2023 at 12:00
noon. Applications should include CVs with details of day time contacts,
current and expected salary, notice period required to take up
appointment, names and contacts of three (3) referees. Applicants must also
attach copies of all Certificates/Testimonials, and copy of National ID /
Passport. All applications MUST have the Job Vacancy No., clearly
indicated on the envelope. 

The Director General,

Nairobi Metropolitan
Area Transport Authority (NaMATA),

P. O. Box 30117 – 00100,

NAIROBI

Or emailed to: recruitment@namata.go.ke or
hand delivered and inserted in the Recruitment Box placed on the 6th Floor.

Successful
applicants are expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the
Constitution of Kenya, and MUST obtain and submit VALID clearance
certificates from the following organizations upon offer of appointment:

• Individual Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue
  Authority (KRA);


• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);


• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good);
  and


• An Approved Credit Reference Bureau.

NaMATA is an Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality. 

Persons living with
disability (PWDs), women and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to
apply.

Applications without the
relevant qualifications, copies of documentation / details as sought
for will not be considered.

Any form of
canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification

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