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Assistant Director, Internal Audit& Risk Assurance At Kenya Veterinary Board

Amref International University (Amiu)

Professional / Social Associations full time Nairobi Posted 5 days ago

The Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) as currently constituted is created by the new Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-professionals (VSVP) Act No. 29 of 2011 which was assented to by the President of the Republic of Kenya on 16th September 2011 and took effect on 2nd December 2011 after gazettement (Legal Notice No. 183 of 28-11-2011) by the Minister for Livestock Development. The Board was launched on 14th February 2012 in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 (1) of the VSVP Act. The VSVP Act, which now provides for registration of both Veterinary surgeons and Veterinary Para-professionals, replaced the almost 60 year old Veterinary SurgeonsAct (Cap 366) of 1953, which provided for registration of Veterinary Surgeons only. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: - Coordinating development, implementation and review of audit policies, strategies, standards and guidelines. Providing independent assurance on design and operation of risk management processes. Facilitating audit assignments in line with the approved audit work plan. Ensuring compliance of accountable records and documents and preparing audit papers; Coordinating monitoring and evaluation of progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from internal and external audits; Monitoring and reporting on KVB’s overall risk profile. Initiating information systems audit engagements including testing and evaluation of programs, quality assurance, and reporting of audit results. Facilitating preparation of reports and analyses that communicate audit results for the relevant business conditions and risks control. Safeguarding KVB’s assets by establishing appropriate means of verifying their existence, ownership and valuation. Coordinating the review and evaluation of the system of internal controls, assessing its adequacy and effectiveness and proposing recommendations for their improvement. Managing investigations by monitoring/tracking progress of cases allocated to auditors. Supporting various divisions in risk profiling. Facilitating special audits and investigations and ensuring that a follow up mechanism is established and implemented. Assessing the exposures resulting from ineffective or missing control practices. Coordinating implementation of new technologies and business applications. Job Specification     Person Specifications For appointment to this grade an officer must have: - Cumulative period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must be at the grade of Principal Internal Auditor or in a comparable position. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Master’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution. Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) or a relevant professional body and in good standing. A valid practicing certificate. Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution. Proficiency in computer applications. Upload the following documents (PDF) when applying: Curriculum Vitae - CV Cover Letter/Application Letter Leadership course Certificate lasting not less four (4) weeks Membership certiifcate of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) or a relevant professional body and in good standing. A valid practicing certificate