Assistant Director, Internal Audit (NCPWD)
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Kenya
Kenya
Published February 10, 2026
Apply by March 02, 2026
Job Description
Lead internal audit functions for NCPWD, developing risk‑based audit plans, overseeing reports, managing the audit team, and ensuring effective risk, control, and governance processes across the Council.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate implementation of audit strategies, policies, and procedures to achieve Council objectives.
- Prepare and coordinate a risk‑based annual audit plan in consultation with Management and the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board.
- Coordinate preparation and timely issuance of audit reports upon completion of assignments.
- Monitor implementation and effectiveness of management actions arising from internal and external audit recommendations.
- Coordinate special audits and investigations as required.
- Prepare and present quarterly audit reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board.
- Provide secretariat services to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board.
- Evaluate staff performance within the department to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
- Develop budgets and work plans, and manage departmental expenditure in line with approved resources.
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years at middle‑management level.
- Master’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option) or a related field from a recognized institution.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized university.
- CPA (K) or ACCA finalist qualification.
- CIA and/or CISA certification.
- Membership of ICPAK in good standing.
- Membership of IIA and/or ISACA in good standing.
- Completion of a leadership course of at least six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Demonstrated results in work performance.
- Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in Information Technology.
- Strong communication and report‑writing skills.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Mentoring, coaching, and leadership ability.
- High standards of professionalism, ethical conduct and integrity.
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and multitask.
- Strong managerial skills with the ability to lead teams.
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Job Summary
| Company: | National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Kenya |
| Location: | Kenya |
| Posted: | 02/10/2026 |
| Deadline: | 03/02/2026 |