Job details Job title: Director of Audit & Assurance
Line Manager title: Chair of the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee
(AFRC) of the Board (Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for day to day
administrative purposes)
Grade: Director
Direct reports: Audit Manager
Department: Audit & Assurance
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job summary
The Director of Audit & Assurance is responsible for providing a
high quality internal audit service to TMEA which meets recognised
international standards and which adds value to TMEA. S/he will provide
independent and objective assurance to the Council, the Board and the
CEO on the overall adequacy and effectiveness of TMEA’s arrangements for
governance, risk management, and internal control.
The Director of Audit & Assurance has free and unfettered access to both the Chair of the AFRC and the CEO at all times.
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Roles and responsibilities
Develop and maintain an internal audit strategy setting out the approach
to meeting the assurance needs of the Board of Directors and the TMEA
Council.
Develop an annual risk-based audit plan to identify priorities and resource requirements for approval by AFRC.
Regular liaison with TMEA’s external auditors.
Schedule and assign audits to team members, ensuring effective and efficient use of resources.
Commission audit services from outside providers to ensure the delivery of the audit plan within the approved budget provision.
Report to the AFRC quarterly on the implementation of the annual audit plan.
Ensure completion of audit assignments to provide independent, objective assurance to the AFRC.
Ensure that final reports are issued which highlight key risks and which
provide useful advice and recommendations to TMEA management.
Contribute to ensuring that financial controls and other assurance
processes and activities are appropriate and robust throughout TMEA.
Review the implementation of TMEA’s risk management policy on an annual basis.
Ensure risk management, transparency, zero tolerance of fraud and corruption, and due diligence in all activities.
Manage and oversee team performance through performance planning, coaching and performance assessments.
Ensure close coordination and foster strong integration with colleagues and stakeholders.
Develop and implement capacity development activities (e.g. training,
coaching, information sessions) with TMEA staff and stakeholders
including developing easy-to-understand guidance on various aspects of
audit, assurance and risk.
Develop new methodologies to improve the audit process, making it
“easier” for TMEA to request audits and implement recommendations.
Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job,
the title of the post and its grading as requested by the Chair of the
AFRC or CEO.
Academic and professional qualifications
Undergraduate degree.
Qualified professional membership of an internal audit or accountancy body.
Work experience
At least 10 years’ relevant work experience in a busy work environment.
A successful track record in internal audit management and participation
in the formulation of audit objectives, policies and strategies.
A successful track record of influencing, giving professional advice to
and building effective and productive working relationships with senior
managers and those engaged in managing risks.
Additional skills
The ability to provide professional, independent advice confidently, and
propose recommendations on how to address control weaknesses
efficiently and effectively.
The ability to handle competing priorities and a challenging workload.
An understanding of the development sector.
Willingness to continuously develop skills and knowledge to remain current with internal audit practice.
Strong strategic thinking, formulation and implementation skills
including the ability to communicate strategy and impact concisely and
simply.
Strong leadership and management skills.
Strong presentation, communication and personal effectiveness skills,
with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives and gain
consensus and collaboration.
Sound decision-making and judgment capabilities, as well as good problem solving and analytical skills.
A self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision.
HOW TO APPLY?
The detailed job profile for this post can be accessed on our website
www.trademarkea.com. This position is available on contract to 30 June
2020 with the possibility of renewal. Please apply online through
http://www.teamiq.com/TradeMarkEA/2755
by Friday, 10 November 2017, 5.00pm East African time and ensure that
you attach your cover letter and detailed CV, including details of your
qualifications, experience, and present position. Your application
should also include a working e-mail address, daytime telephone
contacts, and names and contact details of three referees. Interviews
will be conducted in December 2017 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Please note that we will only consider applications received on-line
through the link provided above. Applications received after the
deadline will not be accepted. We reserve the right to accept or reject
any application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
TradeMark East Africa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to open and transparent recruitment processes.
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