Manager – Internal Audit at Bwasco Water & Sewerage PLC

REF: BWASCO/MD/HR/06/26

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an annual audit plan based on the risk assessment and strategic objectives of BWASCO;
• Communicating plans of engagement and resource requirements for the internal audit function;
• Overseeing risk assessments on key business activities and using this information to guide on the effectiveness of the organization’srisk management processes;
• Leading in the development and implementation of the Risk Management Policy and strategy that aligns with the strategic Plan;
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining a compliance framework on statutory, contractual and internal obligations (e.g code of conduct, internal controls and quality management systems);
• Reviewing compliance with existing laws, regulations, policies, plans and procedures, accounting pronouncements and contractual obligations;
• Monitoring key metrics to confirm achievement of the risk and compliance plans and their contribution to the overall strategic plan;
• Monitoring Risk and Compliance assessments findings and ensure recommendations made are implemented;
• Driving training and sensitization of Company staff in risk management and compliance;
• Providing leadership, developing training, coaching, motivating and evaluating risk management staff to achieve their highest levelsof performance;
• identifying activities subject to audit coverage, evaluating their significance and assessing the degree risk inherent in terms of the audit costs involved;
• carrying out investigations on irregularities identified or reported in audit reports;
• generating regular and /or adhoc reports e.g. performance reports and procurement plan and work plan;
• Perform financial, operational and information systems audit;
• Providing advisory services to the top management on internal Audit services;
• Custodians of all departmental reports and records;
• Overseeing performance management in the department;
• Secretary to the Audit Committee;
• Evaluating the means of safeguarding assets and, as appropriate, verifying the existence of such assets; and
• Evaluating specific operations at the request of the Board of management, as appropriate.

Qualification

• Have Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Auditing, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP) or relevant qualification from recognized institution at least six weeks
• Be a registered member (of good standing) to the following professional bodies: Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
• Have a Certificate in computer application skills and demonstrate proficiency in computer use and applications; and
• At least 10 years’ experience with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial position