Manager, General & Forensic Audit at Kenya Power

Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/2063

The key duties and responsibilities will include;

• Formulate and implement Departmental audit policies, norms and procedures.
• Examine and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the company's internal control systems and procedures and recommend corrective action.
• Implement strategies for General and Forensic audits to ensure that Company operations and transactions comply with internal control systems, policies and procedures.
• Plan and conduct routine and forensic audits on Company operations in line with policies and procedures.
• Prepare risk-based annual audit and engagement plans detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities.
• Develop follow-up mechanisms to determine implementation and closure audit recommendations within appropriate and agreed upon timelines.
• Monitor levels of financial, fraud and IT risks by ensuring procedures, policies, legislation and regulations are correctly followed and complied with.
• Develop and maintain a continuous professional development (CPD) program for the staff in the Department in liaison with Human Resource Division.
• Benchmark on audit methods and tools for best practice in the areas of audit, fraud prevention and internal controls.
• Manage internal audit risk and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Market internal audit as a value-adding function across the Company.
• Ensure compliance with the Company policies, regulations, standards and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Coach, mentor and develop the team to ensure optimal performance and effective succession planning.

Appointment Specification

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, ICT, Supply Chain Management or related field from a recognized Institution;
• Master's degree in accounting, Finance, ICT, Supply Chain Management or related field from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage;
• Experience in the big four will be an added advantage;
• Ten (10) years of relevant work experience, with at least five (5) years in a Supervisory role in Internal Audit or in a comparable position.
• Membership to Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or a relevant professional body and in good standing.
• Possession of a valid Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information
• Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or related certification from a recognized Institution;
• Leadership skills
• Creativity and innovation
• Drive for results and achievement
• High levels of integrity and Ethics
• Strategic Thinker and Problem Solving

NOTE

• This appointment is on renewable contractual term for a period of five (5) years based on performance and business requirements.