kasneb was established as a state corporation under the National Treasury by the Government of Kenya on 24 July 1969. The mandate of kasneb, is the development of syllabuses, conduct of professional, diploma and technician examinations and certification of candidates in accountancy, finance, credit, governance and management, information technology and related disciplines, promotion of its qualifications nationally and internationally and the accreditation of relevant training institutions in liaison with the ministry in charge of education.Job specifications Reporting to the Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance, the job holder will be responsible for: Coordinating development, implementation and review of audit policies, strategies, standards and guidelines; Providing independent assurance on risk management process on both design and operation; 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 KASNEB’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 KASNEB’s assets by establishing appropriate means of verifying their existence, ownership and valuation; Coordinating review and evaluating system of internal audit controls, assess their adequacy, effectiveness and proposing recommendations for their improvement; Managing investigations by monitoring/tracking progress of cases allocated to auditors; Supporting various divisions in risk profiling; Facilitating special audit and investigations and ensure that a follow up mechanism is established and implemented; Assessing the exposures resulting from ineffective or missing control practices; and Coordinating implementation of new technologies and business applications. Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: - Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in 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 recognised institution; Master’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) or a relevant professional body and in good standing. A valid practising certificate; Leadership Course Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution; Proficiency in computer applications; and (viii) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.