Technical Audit Manager at Kenya Railways

Duties and responsibilities 

• Determining the objectives and scope of audit and develop overall programme for approval.
• Supervising and assigning resources to Audit teams and assigning tasks to achieve audit objectives.
• Executing audit in accordance with Auditing standards.
• Reviewing Audit reports from Audit teams to ensure quality and achievement of Audit objective.
• Liaising with Management and auditees in the planning and conducting of audit assignment.
• Reviewing work papers, evidence and reports of the audit team to ensure that audit conclusions are consistent with the evidence received and well-documented.
• Coordinating and conducting exit audit meeting/conferences with Management of the audited area to discuss findings, emerging risks and actions to address identified risks.
• Following up on audit recommendations to confirm the adequacy of implementation of agreed action plan.
• Providing monthly progress reports and comparing audits performed against approved Annual Audit Plan.
• Identifying, implementing and benchmarking best practices in Internal Audit.
• Preparing Board Audit Committee papers and minutes, policies and procedures.
• Monitoring the budget of internal audits.

Requirements of the Position

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration/Finance/Engineering/Information Technology or their equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Computer Science/Information Technology or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Be in possession of relevant professional qualifications from a recognized institution.
• A Minimum of Ten (10) years relevant work experience, Five (5) of which must be in Senior Management position.
• A management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Skills and Competences

• Strong written and oral skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking and research skills,
• Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast with evolving internal audit trends through continuous education.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.