Vacancy - Assistant Director, Internal Audit & Risk Assurance (ADIARA/25/06/2025)

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Job Purpose
The Assistant Director, Internal Audit & Risk Assurance is responsible for Coordinating the provision of independent and objective assurance & advisory services in internal audit and risk assurance.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: business administration or business management (accounting option), commerce (accounting or finance option), economics, statistics, risk management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: business administration, commerce, finance, accounting, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
3. A Certified Public Accountant – CPA; or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – ACCA;
4. A Certified Internal Auditor – CIA Part II;
5. Certification in information System Auditor;
6. At least eight (8) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should be in a supervisory role;
7. Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA); or Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing;
8. A certificate in a management course lasting not less four (4) weeks;
9. Proficiency in Computer Applications.

Job Specifications

1. Coordinating the provision of assurance and advisory services in the process of development and implementation the Authority’s strategy.
2. Coordinating planning, designing, developing, implementing and monitoring the annual and three years rolling strategic risk-based Audit Services work plan
3. Coordinating liaison with the other professional Institutions to ensure that the internal audit strategy conforms to the National and international best practices.
4. Participating in the development and monitoring the department’s budget, performance management for the audit team.
5. Coordinating the review and evaluation of the progress made in achieving specific objectives as outlined in the Performance Contract.
6. Coordinating the investigation of any significant suspected fraudulent and corrupt activities.
7. Managing the audit process and reviewing reports.
8. Coordinating preparation of quarterly progress report to the Audit, Risk Management & Governance Committee.
9. Coordinating evaluation of progress and follow up on implementation of recommendations from internal, external audits and other assurance providers.
10. Facilitating, training and conducting research on prospective issues facing the Authority or on external developments with regard to governance, risk management, internal control or accountability processes

Key Competencies and Skills

1. Strategic thinking and analytical skills;
2. Proficiency in writing, communication and reporting skills
3. Managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
4. Mentoring and coaching skills;
5. Interpersonal skills; and
6. Team player.

Terms of Offer
These positions offer a competitive remuneration package, excellent opportunity to make a contribution to the performance of the Authority.

RBA is an Equal opportunity employer, employer of choice, and all qualified Kenyans are encouraged to apply.