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Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance Grade SK 3

Sports Kenya Kenya Full Time Posted 2026-09-15

CountyNairobi CountyCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-09-15Close dateNot specifiedExperience15 yearsSourceGreat Kenyan JobsSalaryKES per monthAddressNairobi 00100, Kenya

Deputy Director Internal AuditRisk AssuranceInternal AuditPublic AdministrationNairobiFull TimeSenior ManagementSports Kenyasecurityinternshipsegurancafinance

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Sports Kenya is hiring a Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance (Grade SK 3) in Nairobi. The role leads internal audit, risk management, and compliance functions, including secretariat support to the Board Audit Committee. The position is full-time with a stated deadline of 6 October 2026.

Senior internal audit and risk assurance leadership role at a Kenyan State Corporation
Full-time position based in Nairobi with grade SK 3
Requires 15 years relevant experience, including 3 years at supervisory level
Deadline for applications is 6 October 2026

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Original source description

Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance Grade SK 3
2026-09-15T07:05:41+00:00
Sports Kenya
https://cdn.greatkenyanjobs.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_3406/logo/Sports%20Kenya%20(SK).jpg
http://www.sportskenya.org/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Management, Accounting & Finance, Civil & Government, Business Operations
KES
MONTH
2026-10-06T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Sports Kenya is a State Corporation established by the Sports Act of 25th January, 2013 with the mandate to manage and develop national sporting facilities, promote and coordinate sporting activities at the grassroots, county and national levels

Responsibilities

or duties
Providing secretariat to the Board Audit committee;
Oversee internal controls and monitoring functions related to risk management, compliance, security, ethics, and environmental issues;
Establishment and implementation of internal audit systems in accordance with International Auditing Standards;
Implementation of risk assessment and management guidelines.
Provision of independent assurance on risk management process on both design and operation;
Assurance on risk control effectiveness, efficiency, and adequacy and risk management processes.
Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems;
Monitor and report on the Board’s overall risk profile;
Support various directorates/departments in risk profiling;
Advice on the formulation of new procedures and organizational changes resulting from audit / consulting engagements;
Oversee the development, approval and approval of audit programs and testing procedures to ensure appropriateness for the areas in scope;
Provide guidance in conducting special audit, investigations and reviews to ensure compliance and;
Providing leadership guidance, coaching and mentorship for the departmental staff.
Qualifications or

Requirements

(e.g., education, skills)
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Business Management (accounting option), Commerce (Finance or Accounting Option) or other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
Have Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or its equivalent field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
Membership with a professional body in good standing i.e ICPAK, ACCA, CIA, CISA
Passed Part III of professional Exams such as CFA, CPA (F), ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIA, CISA or equivalent membership to a relevant professional body
Leadership Course lasting not less than (4) four weeks from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications
Fulfil the
of Chapter six of the Constitution
of Chapter six of the Constitution
postgraduate degree
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Experience

needed
Served for a minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be at supervisory level or in a comparable and relevant position.
Providing secretariat to the Board Audit committee;
Oversee internal controls and monitoring functions related to risk management, compliance, security, ethics, and environmental issues;
Establishment and implementation of internal audit systems in accordance with International Auditing Standards;
Implementation of risk assessment and management guidelines.
Provision of independent assurance on risk management process on both design and operation;
Assurance on risk control effectiveness, efficiency, and adequacy and risk management processes.
Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems;
Monitor and report on the Board’s overall risk profile;
Support various directorates/departments in risk profiling;
Advice on the formulation of new procedures and organizational changes resulting from audit / consulting engagements;
Oversee the development, approval and approval of audit programs and testing procedures to ensure appropriateness for the areas in scope;
Provide guidance in conducting special audit, investigations and reviews to ensure compliance and;
Providing leadership guidance, coaching and mentorship for the departmental staff.
Proficiency in computer applications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Business Management (accounting option), Commerce (Finance or Accounting Option) or other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or its equivalent field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
Membership with a professional body in good standing i.e ICPAK, ACCA, CIA, CISA
Passed Part III of professional Exams such as CFA, CPA (F), ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIA, CISA or equivalent membership to a relevant professional body
Leadership Course lasting not less than (4) four weeks from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications
Fulfil the

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