Internal Auditor at Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)

Reporting to Manager, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance the successful candidate will be responsible for providing an independent assurance service to EPRA through the audit committee, focusing on reviewing the effectiveness of the governance, risk assurance and control processes that management has put in place and providing advice to management on governance risks and controls.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the internal audit risk identification, assessment and mitigation;
• Reviewing all the Audit Working Papers (AWPs) to ensure that the audit evidence gathered supports the audit findings as documented;
• Inspecting systems to determine their efficiency and protective value in the recording and management of resources;
• Carrying out frequent system reviews to identify discrepancies of information and/or documentation for the purposes of reaching resolutions, ensuring accuracy of data and complying with established procedures;
• Developing strategies to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of operating systems;
• Monitoring the implementation of all audit recommendations and prepare a status report on quarterly basis;
• Establishing and managing a risk register for internal audit department and update it frequently.

Qualifications

• At least eight of (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the level of supervision;
• Have Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business Management (Accounting Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Have Master’s degree in Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK); in good standing
• Proficient in computer applications;
• Demonstrated results in work performance
• A certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks

Other requirements

Applicants are required to provide a detailed CV indicating their current and previous employers, positions held, current and expected salary, names of at least three professional referees, education and professional certificates together with a copy of national identity card or passport.

The shortlisted candidates will additionally be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of

Kenya 2010 and provide:

1. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
2. Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
3. Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
4. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
5. Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

The Authority will offer attractive salaries and benefits to the selected candidates who can look forward to a rewarding career in a professionally run organization. The successful candidates will be offered employment on contract and permanent and pensionable terms as specified.