Deputy Director, Internal Audit & Risk Assurance
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Sports Kenya is recruiting a Deputy Director for Internal Audit and Risk Assurance (Grade SK 3) in Nairobi. The role leads internal audits, risk management frameworks, and financial compliance, requiring a relevant degree, professional certification, and 15 years of experience. Applications close on 06/10/2026.
- Grade SK 3 director-level role at Sports Kenya in Nairobi
- Leads internal audit, risk management, and financial compliance functions
- Provides secretariat support to the Board Audit Committee
- Requires 15 years experience including 3 at supervisory level
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, or related field required
- Professional certification such as CPA(K), CIA, CISA, or ACCA required
- Master's degree is an added advantage
- Leadership course of at least 4 weeks required
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- Plan to submit before the listed deadline: 2026-10-06.
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Original source description
Job Title: Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance Grade SK 3
Date Posted: 15/09/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Director
Employer: Sports Kenya
Industry: Audit
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 06/10/2026
- Audit Jobs. Sports Kenya Jobs. Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance. Leading internal audits, risk management frameworks, and financial compliance, requiring a Relevant Degree, CPA(K)/CIA, and 15 years experience.
- Ref: HRM/DDIA&RA/01/26
Responsibilities
- 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
- For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- 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.
- 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
Requirements
of Chapter six of the Constitution
