Manager, Internal Audit at Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC, KenGen

Job Summary

Reporting to the General Manager Internal Audit, the job holder is responsible for all aspects of systems and process audits in the company ensuring that internal controls are active and functional for purpose of reporting to the Board of Directors.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulating and coordinate the implementation of internal corporate audit policies, strategies and plans.
• Enhance internal systems and controls
• Compile and issue internal audit reports to Management & the Board Audit Committee.
• Advise the Board of Directors and Management on the adequacy of the internal control systems in relation to risk management.
• Direct routine, and forensic audits
• Monitor implementations of audit recommendations and occasionally escalate long pending issues.
• Liaison with external auditors and other agencies on corporate governance issues.
• Review the reliability, integrity, timeliness and accuracy of accounting reports.
• Provide advisory services to audit stakeholders.
• Stakeholder engagement on internal audit Processes.
• Ensure establishment and maintenance of a quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP) in the department in line with international standards.
• Participate in preparation of Divisional budget and procurement plans.
• Facilitate preparation, monitoring and absorption of budget for the Division
• Recommend and or approve procurement processes and professional opinions
• Prepare and submit periodic reports in a timely manner
• Performance evaluation of employees
• Lead, develop and mentor their teams
• Ensure adherence to quality, occupational health and safety standards

Person specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• At least twelve (12) years relevant with at least, five (5) years in Management role.
• Master’s degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)(K) or related field from a recognized Institution
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)/ or related field from a recognized Institution
• Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or other relevant professional bodies.
• Be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Fulfill the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution.