Assistant Director (Internal Audit - Projects) at Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)

Job Details

• Developing a comprehensive programme of engagement coverage for assigned areas;
• Ensuring conformity to acceptable standards, plans, budgets and schedules;
• Assisting in the preparation of specific audit assignment plans and programmes;
• Reviewing the execution of the works carried out under the contracts, together with the associated supervision;
• Reviewing the quality of the works carried out to ensure they are in conformity with the contracts, technical specifications and in accordance with the best practice in the sector;
• Reviewing the project expenditures to ensure they are justified and were foreseen in the project budget;
• Reviewing the contractual obligations to ensure there is sufficient documentation for measurement and payments;
• Reviewing detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications;
• Reviewing the administration of environmental and safety provision under the contracts;
• Ensuring that audit findings are properly documented;
• Preparing draft audit reports detailing audit findings;
• Leading specific audit teams;
• Preparing periodic audit reports; and
• Performing any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience and at least three (3) years in a supervisory role in comparable position in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by Engineers Board of Kenya as a professional Engineer;
• Have a valid Annual Practicing License from the Engineers Board of Kenya;
• Have a certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• Experience in auditing will be an added advantage;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

The successful candidates may be required to work either at the Headquarter Offices or any of the Regional Offices as the case may be. Candidates will be expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution. Specifically, they must obtain and attach copies of clearance certificates from the following institutions/organizations;

• Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Higher Education Loans Board;
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Criminal Investigations Department
• Credit Reference Bureau