Assistant Director, Internal Audit

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Coordination: Coordinate internal audit activities within the Authority to ensure effective coverage and alignment with the approved audit plan.
• Process & Compliance: Manage adherence to established processes, systems, and procedures across the Authority to promote compliance and operational efficiency.
• Audit Techniques: Coordinate the development and continuous improvement of audit techniques and procedures to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.
• Audit Inspections & Follow-up: Coordinate audit inspections and follow-up reviews to ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Audit Reporting: Supervise the validation of annual audit reports to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with professional standards. Prepare quarterly and annual reports for the Department.
• QMS & Policy Development: Guide the development and implementation of Quality Management System (QMS) procedures within the department to ensure conformity and continuous improvement. Coordinate the formulation, implementation, and review of internal audit policies, institutional strategies, frameworks, and professional practices.
• Risk Management: Coordinate the effectiveness of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks, control systems, and the execution of special audits and investigations. Coordinate the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of risk management policies and frameworks to ensure robust systems for accountability and business continuity.
• Performance Management: Coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of a robust performance management system within the department, providing oversight of the delivery of the annual performance contract and the strategic plan.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage the formulation, implementation, and review of strategies towards stakeholder management to strengthen capacity, facilitate and enhance business with customers and other stakeholders. Coordinate collaboration and partnerships with government agencies, development partners, private sector, and other key stakeholders.
• Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop staff to foster a high-performing, motivated, and ethical workforce that effectively delivers on the Department's mandate. Promote and enhance mentorship and coaching strategies. Undertake performance appraisal and development.
• Strategic Input: Provide technical input in the development, implementation, and review of the Authority’s strategic plan, vision, mission, and objectives.