Director of Operations - Internal Audit Agency

The Internal Audit Agency was established under the Internal Audit Agency Act, 2003 (Act 658) to co-ordinate, facilitate and provide quality assurance for internal audit activities within covered entities.

The Internal Audit Agency invites applications from suitably qualified applicants for the following position: Director of Operations

Job Purpose

To assist the Deputy Director-General (TFO) to ensure conformity with standards in internal auditing within the covered entities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of activities in the division
• Supervises the review of quarterly Internal Audit reports from covered entities and provides feedback

• Provides direction for investigations and special audits assigned by management
• Provides technical guidance and support to internal audit staff in the covered entities
• Ensures that risk management is embedded in the activities of the Division
• Submits draft monthly, quarterly and annual reports on department’s activities
• Monitors the performance of subordinates
• Coaches, mentors and provides on-the-job training for subordinates

Qualification Required & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a tertiary institution
• A post-graduate qualification in auditing or accounting or related field of specialisation and or
• A certified member of a professional recognised body, e.g. CIA, ICA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA
• A minimum of 10 years post (professional or post-graduate) qualification or working experience in professional auditing or accounting in a reputable public or private organisation, 5 years of which must be at the Senior Management level in the public or private sector