Director of Internal Audit

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Director of Internal Audit reports functionally to the Board of Directors and to the Director General on administrative matters. The Directorate assists the Board and Management in instituting effective internal control system, risk management and good governance processes. Main Duties and Responsibilities: a) To formulate, present for the Board’s approval and implement internal audit policies which are in line with the Authority’s regulatory function . b)To coordinate risk assessment on EWURA operations, advising the Authority on possible risk factors and designing appropriate control/mitigating measures; c)To advise the Authority on possible risk factors and design appropriate control/mitigating measures d)To prepare and implement an internal audit plan that provides quality assurance ; e)To review and advise on compliance of existing laws on operations of the Authority ; f)To validate whether results of operations are consistent with established and approved budget by performing operational reviews and appraisingof the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which resources are employed ; g)To carry out examination of financial accounting and supporting documents to ensure compliance with the existing financial regulations ; h)To evaluate the effectiveness of existing system of internal control and recommend appropriate improvement i)To identify and recommend relevant policies that ensures the Authority’s assets are properly accounted and safeguard from loss j)To prepare and submit periodic internal audit reports k)To conduct and supervise investigation of special assignments l) To effectively administer all resources allocated to the Directorate, including offering technical and operational support to staff members in the Division and m) To undertake any other duties as assigned by the Director General and/or Board of Directors

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