Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance

Sports Kenya is a State Corporation established by the Sports Act of 2013, tasked with managing and developing national sporting facilities and promoting sports at all levels.

The Deputy Director will provide secretariat support to the Board Audit committee, overseeing internal controls, risk management, compliance, security, ethics, and environmental issues. They are responsible for establishing and implementing internal audit systems in accordance with International Auditing Standards, as well as implementing risk assessment and management guidelines. The role involves providing independent assurance on the design and operation of risk management processes, testing the efficacy of risk assessment systems, and monitoring and reporting on the Board’s overall risk profile. The Deputy Director will also support various directorates in risk profiling, advise on new procedures and organizational changes resulting from audit/consulting engagements, and oversee the development and approval of audit programs and testing procedures. Furthermore, they will provide guidance in conducting special audits and investigations to ensure compliance, and offer leadership, coaching, and mentorship to departmental staff.

1. Provide secretariat services to the Board Audit committee.
2. Oversee internal controls and monitoring functions related to risk management, compliance, security, ethics, and environmental issues.
3. Establish and implement internal audit systems in accordance with International Auditing Standards.
4. Implement risk assessment and management guidelines.
5. Provide independent assurance on the design and operation of risk management processes.
6. Ensure risk control effectiveness, efficiency, and adequacy.
7. Test the efficacy of risk assessment systems.
8. Monitor and report on the Board’s overall risk profile.
9. Support various directorates/departments in risk profiling.
10. Advise on the formulation of new procedures and organizational changes resulting from audit/consulting engagements.
11. Oversee the development and approval of audit programs and testing procedures.
12. Provide guidance in conducting special audits, investigations, and reviews to ensure compliance.
13. Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and mentorship for departmental staff.

1. Minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years at a supervisory level.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (accounting option), Business Management (accounting option), Commerce (Finance or Accounting Option), or other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution.
3. Master’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or an equivalent field from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
4. Membership with a professional body in good standing (e.g., ICPAK, ACCA, CIA, CISA).
5. Passed Part III of professional exams such as CFA, CPA (F), ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent membership to a relevant professional body.
6. Completed a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
7. Proficiency in computer applications.
8. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.