Director Internal Audit at Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA)

Job Description

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The Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA) is a state corporation established under the Micro and Small Enterprise Act No. 55 of . The Act was developed through a stakeholder’s consultation process which took several years. The Authority is now domiciled in the Ministry of Industry,Trade and Co-operatives

REF NO. MSEA – 2/7/ (MSEA GRADE 2) Terms: 5 Years Contract

Job specification
Duties and responsibilities entails:

Providing secretarial services to the Board Audit Committee; Reviewing and submitting the annual internal audit work plan for approval by Audit Committee of the Board; Reviewing the draft internal audit charter for submission to the Audit Committee; Approving the quarterly report on the status of implementation of the internal audit annual work plan for submission to the Audit Committee; Reviewing and implementing the Internal Audit Strategy; Approving Audit plans for undertaking audit to assess controls, operational and technical efficiencies and compliance with policies, procedures and regulations; Approving the audit test on internal controls in all processes; Approving and implementing the overall enterprise risk management programme; Liaising with the Auditor General and ensuring follow–up on the process of implementation of internal and external audit recommendation; Ensuring that the Internal Audit procedures and guidelines are prepared for approval; Approving the internal Audit programme to ensure that the audit are planned and well managed; Reviewing and submission of audit report to the Board Audit Committee; Implementing the Internal Audit Charter; and Maintaining the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

A minimum of twelve years in relevant work and at least five years in management role; Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance , Accounting, Business Administration or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; A possession of any of the following:- CPA(K), CISA or its equivalent; Membership of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya(ICPAK) and any of the following professional bodies-Institute of Internal Auditor of Kenya (IIA-Kenya), Information System Audit and Control Association(ISACA), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners(ACFE); Attended Leadership Course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution; Proficiency in computer applications; and Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six of Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

Communication and reporting skills Analytical and numerical skills Organization and inter personal skill Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills Interpersonal and negotiation skills Ability to work under pressure