Job Description Main Purpose of the Job:• Carry out an independent appraisal of the effectiveness of the policies,• procedures and standards by which the organization’s, financial resources are managed Key Outputs:• Internal Control System in place and operational;• Internal Audit policies developed;• Internal Audit plans developed and implemented;• Internal Audit reports produced; Risk management strategies developed;• Assets management monitored and compliance to policies and procedures ensured KeyDuties and Responsibilities:• Oversee the development and review of policies, procedures and standards of the Quality Assurance Manual; Take lead in the development and review of the Internal Audit Manual;• Provide technical guidance in the formulation and review of the internal control system;• Assist management in developing a system which identifies and analyses major risks to the organization; Prepare periodic audit work plans and budgets and monitor their implementation;• Schedule and assign work to subordinates, and estimate resource needs of the department;• Provide effective leadership to subordinates, and maintain good teamwork among them;• Review linkage between financial and programmatic outputs; Review the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information that is provided for management;• Ensure that the procurement, receipt, custody, handling, utilization and disposal of tangible assets and the stores comply with organizational policies, regulations and procedures;• Carry out scheduled and ad hoc audits of the departments, Training Centre, Regional Offices and Service Centers, and ensure that related audit reports are submitted in time;• Facilitate and support external auditors;• Ensure that TAF (AIC) books of accounts are managed in conformity with the organization’s financial and accounting manual;• Conduct special audits and investigations as directed by the Executive director, Trustees or the Audit Committee;• Provide input during the identification and procuring of external auditors for the organization; Review the planning and budgeting process in all TAF (AIC) departments to ensure compliance with systems and procedures in place;• Prepare and submit reports as required.• Any other duties as may be assigned by your immediate supervisor PERSON SPECIFICATIONS: Chief Internal AuditorMinimum Academic Qualifications:• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce• Master’s Degree in Finance and Accounts, or Full professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA.Minimum Experience and Exposure;• Eight (8) years’ work experience in Auditing or Finance/Accounting, five (5) of which should have been at senior managerial levels in organizations similar to TAF (AIC).• Special Knowledge: Knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits; Knowledge of computerized accounting and auditing record keeping systems; Programme Management Audit and Reporting knowledge; Donor accountability requirements