Deputy Director, Internal Audit & Risk Assurance Job

The Sports Kenya is a State Corporation established by the Sports Act, 2013 with the mandate to establish, manage, develop and maintain sports facilities, promote,
coordinate and implement grassroots, national and international sports programs in Kenya among other functions.

The organization is seeking to recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven person to fill the position of Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance
SK 3 as detailed below;

Job Description

• Providing secretariat to the Board Audit committee
• Oversee internal controls and monitoring functions related to risk management, compliance, security, ethics, and environmental issues;
• Establishment and implementation of internal audit systems in accordance with International Auditing Standards;
• Implementation of risk assessment and management guidelines.
• Provision of independent assurance on risk management process on both design and operation;
• Assurance on risk control effectiveness, efficiency, and adequacy and risk management processes.
• Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems;
• Monitor and report on the Board’s overall risk profile;
• Support various directorates/departments in risk profiling;
• Advice on the formulation of new procedures and organizational changes resulting from audit / consulting engagements;
• Oversee the development, approval and approval of audit programs and testing procedures to ensure appropriateness for the areas in scope;
• Provide guidance in conducting special audit, investigations and reviews to ensure compliance;
• Providing leadership guidance, coaching and mentorship for the departmental staff