Internal Auditor at Thika Water And Sewerage Company Ltd

Ref No. HR/IA/08–2021

Job Grade: 4

Job Purpose: The Internal Auditor will contribute to execution of the Audit Plan and provide assurance as required by Thika Water and Sewerage Company Ltd management on the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes to add value and improve organizations operations. The Internal Auditor will report to the Chief Manager – Internal Audit.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist in development of the company’s annual internal audit work plan.
2. Manage performance of audit assignments, review work papers and audit reports; edits reports prepared by other auditors.
3. Perform preliminary planning and establish direction for audits.
4. Provide leadership to assigned auditors, manage project to quality outcomes, while meeting established time budget.
5. Maintain respectful and effective communications and relationships with key stakeholders.
6. Present to management the results, recommendations, and conclusions of the audit reviews.
7. Conduct follow up reviews to monitor implementation of audit recommendations.
8. Continuously monitor quality of internal audit work.
9. Build capacity and mentor internal audit staff
10. Perform any other tasks as required by the management from time to time.

Required Qualifications Experience and Skills

1. Bachelors’ degree in any business–related field from a recognized institution. A Masters’ degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
2. Must possess relevant professional qualification: CPA (K)/ACCA, CIA or CISA.
3. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in auditing preferably in a busy internal audit department or audit firm.
4. Knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework for Internal Auditing (IPPF), Public Finance Management Act, 2012 and PFM regulations of 2015, Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and regulations of 2020, Mwongozo Code of Governance.
5. Effective communication skills and ability to work with all stakeholders while maintaining independence.
6. Experience in the implementation or review of an ERM framework or a Quality Management System will be an added advantage.
7. Membership to ICPAK, IIA or ISACA in good standing.
8. Analytical skills and an eye for detail.
9. Commercial awareness.
10. Numerical skills.
11. Planning and organizational skills.
12. Ability to understand broader business issues.
13. Excellent report writing skills.

Additional Requirements

In addition to the above requirements, candidates must provide evidence of compliance to Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution requirements for integrity by providing the following documents.

1. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Clearance.
2.  Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
3. Certificate of good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
4. Ethics and Anti–Corruption Clearance (EACC).