Principal Internal Auditor at Rural Electrification Authority

Job Description

• Develop and update appropriate risk management and internal control framework for REA;
• Review audit reports for all risk based audits conducted by Internal Audit staff and following up implementation of the audit recommendations;
• Develop Audit Plan and schedules;
• Summarize all the audit reports for presentation to the Audit Committee;
• Prepare discussion papers on the recommendations of the Audit Committee for presentation at the Board meetings;
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the department;
• Prepare draft Board management papers for the Manager Internal Audit approval Prepare the departmental service charter;
• Prepare and monitor the annual budget and work plan of the Internal Audit department;
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce –Accounting or Finance Option or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in relevant field from a recognized institution;
• CPA, ACCA, CA OR Registered Engineer ;
• Qualification in CIA or CISA are an added advantage;
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing. OR Member of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) in good standing;
• Leadership or Management course is an added advantage.

Experience and Competencies:

• Five (5) years relevant working experience, with at least 3 years at management level;
• Prior experience managing a unit in a busy environment;
• High integrity and professional standards;
• Outstanding professional competence in legal audit frame work as reflected in work performance and results
• Strong leadership, planning and supervisory skills;
  Communication skills;
• Decision making and problem solving skills;
• Communication skills;
• Analytical Skills;
• Meet the provisions of the chapter six of the constitution.