Internal Audit and Assurance Manager at Tana Water Services Board (TWSB)

Grade: TWSB 3
Salary Scale: 57,000-61,000-66,000-70,000
House Allowance –27,500
Commuter Allowance -13,500

Reporting to the Audit & Governance Committee of the Board and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer, the Internal Audit and Assurance Manager coordinates the internal audit division and provides independent objective assurance by reviewing internal control systems.

They are also mandated by the Board to play an oversight and advisory role in the implementation of the Board’s resolutions of internal audit reports.

Audit & Assurance Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop work plans and budgets for the Division for approval
• Oversee the execution of the approved divisional work plans and budgets
• Oversee performance management in the division
• Prepare and submit all monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the division
• Prepare a draft board management papers for approval
• Identify training needs for the departmental staff
• Participate in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan
• Identify procurement needs of the division
• Supervise, train, mentor and coach divisional staff
• Participate in various committees in the Institution
• Coordinate implementation of quality management system within the division
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO from time to time.

Requirements for the Audit & Assurance Job

• Bachelor of Commerce/Business Administration degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent from a recognized University
• Professional qualification in Certified Public Accountant CPA Part II (including section IV)
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications.
• At least five (5) years working experience in audit/finance of which two (2)must be in a managerial position
• A holder of a masters degree in a Business related field and/or CPA (K) will have an added advantage.

Competences/Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

This position is on three (3) years renewable contract upon satisfactory performance