# Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance Grade SK 3 at Sports Kenya

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Company: Sports Kenya

Category: Accounting

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-09-15

Expires: 2026-10-06

## Job Description

Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance Grade SK 3 at Sports Kenya

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Posted: Sep 15, 2026

Deadline: Oct 6, 2026

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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

Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance Grade SK 3

Job Type Full Time

Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate

Experience 15 years

Location Nairobi

Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit

Ref: HRM/DDIA&RA/01/26

### Job Description

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.

Job Requirements

### 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

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Apply by email: hhrecruitment@sportskenya.org

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