Manager Internal Audit, Finance - Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya Electricity Co. Ltd (KETRACO)
Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) is a 100% state-owned
corporation incorporated on 2nd December, 2008 under the Company's Act, Cap 486 as a State Corporation pursuant to the Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2004 on Energy. The Mandate of the Company is to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain high voltage electricity
transmission infrastructure, the National Electricity Transmission Grid and Regional
Interconnectors.
JOB SUMMARY
Qualifications & Skills Required:Master's Degree in any of the following: Accounting, Finance, Strategic Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized InstitutionBachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics or related field from a recognized institutionCertified Public Accountant (CPA (K)) or ACCA FinalistCertified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK)Member of Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya) or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institutionExpert hands-on knowledge in SAP ERP system will be an added advantageProficiency in Teammate audit solution and any other CAATs will be an added advantageMeets and fulfills the requirements of the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of KenyaMust have a minimum of 8 years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in Supervisory level
RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinating the preparation of the risk-based annual work plan, procurement plan, training plan and budget and submit to the Head Internal Audit for consideration and reviewGuiding audit teams in the implementation of the annual risk-based audit plansPlanning and coordinating audit reviews including supervision of audit team on financial and operations auditsCoordinating the development of strategies to eliminate/minimize avoidable losses to the Company and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and statutory regulationsAssessing compliance with existing laws, regulations, policies, plans and procedures, accounting standards and contractual obligationsLeading investigative and/or special audit and recommending prompt corrective measuresDeveloping and implementing internal audit standard operating procedures, policies and chartersImplementing quality assurance improvement program as approved by the BoardEvaluating audit staff performance, career development, capacity building and deployment of skillsAssisting the Head of Internal Audit in providing secretariat services to the Board Audit & Risk Assurance CommitteeImplementing approved risk-based annual work plans, policies and budgetsIdentifying the relevant operational risks that may affect the organization and assessing their likelihood of occurrence and the potential impact on the businessAssessing business continuity plans and disaster recovery strategies for completeness and sustainabilityEvaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and making recommendations on areas requiring improvementFollowing up implementation of Internal and external audit recommendation and Board resolutions
REQUIRED SKILLS
Project management, Leadership skills, Procurement, Purchasing
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree