Job Description
MANAGER INTERNAL AUDIT, FINANCE & OPERATIONS – (KET 4) ONE (1 POSITION)
REF: KETRACO/5/1C/40/171/VOL II - B (04/24) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS
Reporting to the General Manager, Internal Audit
Job purpose
This job is responsible for providing independent objective assurance on the adequacy and
effectiveness of the Company's governance, risk management, and internal controls in
relation to financial and operation systems.
Key Responsibilities;
i). Coordinating the preparation of the risk based annual work plan, procurement plan,
training plan and budget and submit to the Head Internal Audit for consideration and
review;
ii). Guide audit teams in the implementation of the annual risk-based audit plans;
iii). Planning and coordinating of audit reviews including supervision of audit team on
financial and operations audits.
iv). Coordinating the development of strategies to eliminate/minimize avoidable losses to
the Company and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and statutory
regulations.
v). Assessing compliance with existing laws, regulations, policies, plans and procedures,
accounting standards and contractual obligations;
vi). Lead investigative and/or special audit and recommend prompt corrective measures;
vii). Developing and implementing internal audit standard operating procedures, policies
and charters.
viii). Implementing quality assurance improvement program as approved by the Board
ix). Evaluate audit staff performance, career development, capacity building and
deployment of skills;
x). Assisting the Head of Internal Audit in providing secretariat services to the Board Audit
& Risk Assurance Committee.
xi). Implementing approved risk based annual work plans, policies and budgets
xii). Identifying the relevant operation risks that may affect the organization and assess their
likelihood of occurrence and the potential impact on the business.
xiii). Assessing business continuity plans and disaster recovery strategies for completeness and
sustainability;
xiv). Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and make
recommendations on areas requiring improvement;
xv). Follow up implementation of Internal and external audit recommendation and Board
resolutions.
Qualifications & Skills required
i). Master’s Degree in any of the following: Accounting, Finance, Strategic Management,
Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
ii). Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics or related field from a recognised
institution.
iii). Certified Public Accountant (CPA (K) or ACCA Finalist;
iv). Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA);
v). Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK),
vi). Member of Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya) or Information Systems
Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
vii). Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
viii). Expert hands-on knowledge in SAP ERP system will be an added advantage
ix). Proficiency in Teammate audit solution and any other CAATs will be an added
advantage
x). Meets and fulfils the requirements of the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of
Kenya.
xi). Must have a minimum of 8 years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years
in Supervisory level.
Working condition - Office setting, Field visits.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-
i). A Signed application letter;
ii). A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held,
level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up
appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
iii). Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
iv). Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.
Important Information to note:
i). Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an
offence to include incorrect information in the application;
ii). Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
iii). Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
iv). Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity
Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
v). It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
Only Successful candidates will be expected to present the following Chapter Six Clearance
Certificates : -
a) Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
b) Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
c) Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
d) Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
e) Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).