Purpose of the Job

To provide an independent, objective assurance and consulting service to the KenTrade Board and Management that is designed to add value through the systematic evaluation of the organizations processes and operations in order to assure the effectiveness and efficiency of compliance, internal control, risk management and governance processes.

Duties and Responsibilities


Conduct risk based preliminary review of all areas of the organization to establish a risk-based work plan of action at the beginning of each financial year. The plan includes audit activities, review of risk management, quality management and compliance reviews.
Ensure the implementation of the approved work plan, directly and through subordinates, by undertaking activities which include audit and compliance reviews, review of risk management and of quality management system activities and prepare reports of the same.
Develop, implement and review audit policies for the agency.
Develop, implement and review the Board Audit and Risk committee charter.
Organize, convene and record meetings of the audit and risk committee, having prepared reports of review exercises done in each quarter and other relevant activities affecting the compliance and risk aspects of the agency.
Provide leadership to management and staff on audit aspects on various decisions and activities.
Provide leadership and direction to the Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Department staff.
Monitor developments in various regulations, laws and developments that affect the Agency to ensure up to date advice.
Oversee the information systems audit.
Performance controlling targets and activities
In concert with the Manager, Finance, coordinate external audit activities.


Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience


At least nine (9) years’ working experience, four (4) of which should be in a management position in the Agency or in a comparable position in the public service or in other reputable organization.
Master’s’ degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Bachelor’s’ degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems or any other relevant degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination; Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Be a member in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
Leadership development programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Meets the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution.