JKUAT Enterprises Limited is a state corporation fully owned by JKUAT that creates and commercializes quality solutions and products through research, consulting, training, and innovation to transform individuals and institutions in Africa and beyond.
The Director, Internal Audit & Compliance provides strategic oversight, independent assurance, and governance leadership. The role is responsible for driving internal audit, compliance, and risk management strategies across the institution to ensure accountability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and ensure the implementation of audit and compliance strategies in line with the Commission’s strategy.
- Develop accountability structures, supervise periodic reporting and projects, and monitor performance indicators for the audit departments.
- Oversee the development and implementation of effective policies, procedures, systems and processes for the audit departments.
- Develop audit plans covering all Commission activities and ensure that they meet the Commission’s expectations.
- Oversee the design and execution of ad hoc or investigative audits in specific areas or programmes, as advised by the Commission, and provide independent reports to the relevant Commission committee.
- Follow up on audit and investigation recommendations to ensure the implementation of agreed corrective actions.
- Oversee the development and implementation of compliance work plans.
- Ensure that the Directorate is adequately resourced with professional and competent personnel.
- Oversee budget preparation and implementation for the Directorate.
- Serve as the Authority to Incur Expenditure (AIE) for the Directorate of Audit, Risk and Compliance.
Requirements for Appointment
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management, or a related field from a recognised institution.
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Strategic Management, Information Technology, or a related field from a recognised institution.
- At least fifteen (15) years’ cumulative experience, three (3) of which must have been at senior management level.
- Professional qualification as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant of Kenya [CPA (K)], Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
- Membership in a relevant professional body and be in good standing.
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Certificate in Computer Applications.
- A leadership and management course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
