The Assistant Director, Internal Audit & Risk Assurance will lead internal audit and risk assurance functions across the Board.
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Category
Auditing
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Vacancies
1 position
Closing Date
10/27/2026
2 days left
Employer / Company

Kenya Veterinary Board
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Description (Public)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Coordinating development, implementation and review of audit policies, strategies, standards and guidelines
- Providing independent assurance on design and operation of risk management processes
- Facilitating audit assignments in line with the approved audit work plan
- Ensuring compliance of accountable records and documents and preparing audit papers
- Coordinating monitoring and evaluation of progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from internal and external audits
- Monitoring and reporting on KVB’s overall risk profile
- Initiating information systems audit engagements including testing and evaluation of programs, quality assurance, and reporting of audit results
- Facilitating preparation of reports and analyses that communicate audit results for the relevant business conditions and risks control
- Safeguarding KVB’s assets by establishing appropriate means of verifying their existence, ownership and valuation
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Cumulative period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must be at the grade of Principal Internal Auditor or in a comparable position
- 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
- Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) or a relevant professional body and in good standing
- A valid practicing certificate
- Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
Skills & Competencies:
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Strong analytical and communication skills
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