Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 29, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance
Job Ref. No KEMSA/IARA/2022/001

Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
• Implementing internal audit policies, strategies and regulations;
• Developing and reviewing internal audit guidelines, processes and procedures;
• Analyzing data on periodical financial returns, estimates and expenditure;
• Preparing audit operational plans, budget and coordinating audit teams in implementing work plans;
• Confirming the propriety and accuracy of the transactions and provide recommendations;
• Auditing and analyzing the adequacy of internal policies, procedures, processes and systems to ensure necessary and recommend sufficient internal controls;
• Ensuring the Service complies with the relevant internal audit policies, regulations, procedures, administrative government circulars and guidelines;
• Carrying out research and benchmark on auditing and emerging technologies;
• Undertaking complex Internal audits including annual accounts;
• Coordinating the carrying out of special audit assignments as need arises and following up on audit reviews;
• Liaising with external auditors and following up on the implementation of audit recommendations;
• Coordinating on the carrying out of audit checks and identifying any accounting errors, cases of fraud and initiating investigations;
• Recommending on adoption and implementation of effective auditing system and processes;
• Coordinating risk assessment, measurement and management and make recommendations for management decision;
• Following up on implementation of audit recommendations and preparing audit report; and
• Analyzing and evaluating audit reports.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification;
• Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and or CFE (Certified Fraud Examination) OR Be a Member of the IIA/ISPAK in good standing;
• Certificate in Leadership Development Course from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

Experience
• A minimum period of twelve (12) in relevant work experience and at least four (4) in a supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Secto

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Job application procedure
• Interested candidates are required to submit their duly filled application forms (available on https://www.kemsa.co.ke/download/application-form/ ) in either hard or soft copy formats marked / referenced ‘Job Ref
• Application for the specific Position should be stated .
• Hard copy applications to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked / referenced clearly as above.
• Interested candidates should not indicate their names on the envelope.
• Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit certified true copies of certificates, testimonials, a detailed CV, and MUST fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and will be required to attach copies of the requisite documents during interviews.
• Hard Copy Applications can be submitted physically or sent via postal mail and addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Medical Supplies Authority
Commercial Street Industrial Area
P. O. Box 47715 – 00100
NAIROBI, KENYA
• Soft copy applications can be sent via email to recruitment@kemsa.co.ke 
• Online applications can be submitted via www.careers.kemsa.co.ke  All applications should be submitted and received on or before: 17:00hrs on August 16, 2022.


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