Assistant Director - Internal Audit

The Assistant Director - Internal Audit reports to the Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance. The job holder is responsible for providing strategic oversight and independent assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, internal control, and governance processes within KASNEB. The role involves coordinating the development and implementation of audit policies, managing complex audit assignments, and ensuring the safeguarding of organizational assets through robust verification and reporting mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy and Strategy: Coordinate the development, implementation, and review of audit policies, strategies, standards, and guidelines.
• Risk Management Assurance: Provide independent assurance on the risk management process, focusing on both design and operational effectiveness.
• Audit Execution: Facilitate audit assignments according to the approved audit work plan and ensure compliance of all accountable records.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Coordinate the monitoring of progress and effectiveness of actions taken to implement recommendations from both internal and external audits.
• Risk Reporting: Monitor and report on the organization's overall risk profile.
• Information Systems Audit: Initiate and oversee information systems audit engagements, including testing, quality assurance, and reporting.
• Asset Safeguarding: Establish means for verifying the existence, ownership, and valuation of assets.
• Internal Controls: Evaluate the system of internal audit controls, assess adequacy, and propose improvements.
• Investigation Management: Manage and track the progress of investigations and special audits.
• Technical Implementation: Coordinate the implementation of new technologies and business applications within the audit function.
• Risk Profiling: Supporting various divisions in risk profiling and assessing exposures from ineffective control practices.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience: Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, with three (3) years served in the grade of Principal Internal Auditor or a comparable position.
• Education:
  • 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.
• Professional Certifications:
  • Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) or a relevant professional body and in good standing.
  • A valid practicing certificate.
• Training: Leadership Course Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in computer applications and demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the online application link.

Applications must include:

1. An application letter indicating the “JOB TITLE AND REFERENCE NUMBER” (HRM/IARA/ADIARA/2/2026).
2. A detailed curriculum vitae.
3. Certified copies of transcripts, academic and professional certificates.
4. National identity card and testimonials.
5. Names and addresses of three referees.

Applications should be addressed to: The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer KASNEB P.O. Box 41362-00100 Nairobi, KENYA.

Deadline: All applications must be received on or before Friday, 29 May 2026 by 11.59 p.m (East African Time).