Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
General Manager Internal Audit Services Ref: KRBR121

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Board for the following:

i) Guide Management and the Audit Committee of the Board in its oversight of Audit through regular Audits & reports; recommend and implement improvements to ensure appropriate control environment for risk exposures is minimized or removed.
ii) Leading the development and implementation of an internal risk based audit strategy and annual plan for the Corporation;
iii) Planning and undertaking audits to assess controls, operational and technical efficiencies and compliance with selected policies, procedures and regulations;
iv) Driving operational improvements throughout the organization to improve overall efficiencies and enhance internal controls;
v) Periodically review internal Audit Charter and Audit Committee Charter in line with the changes in the internal Audit profession and Government guidelines
vi) Review the process of identification, Assessment and management of enterprise risks.
vii)Promoting the highest standards of ethics and standards across the Corporation, based on the principles of integrity, objectivity, competence and confidentiality;
viii) Ensuring due diligence in the management of the Corporation’s affairs.
ix) Recommend and implement adoption of new professional standards, codes of practice & policies, legislative issues, new audit regulations/trends and audit methodology.
x) Provide an independent view during implementation of new projects, processes and systems to ensure their quality and compliance with the corporation’s policies and procedures.
xi) Build internal capability through periodic training to promote awareness on internal controls and compliance.
xii)Advise on appointment of external audit firms and outsourced independent assurance services.
xiii) Secretary to the Audit committee of the board
xiv)Leading, motivating and developing the departmental staff to achieve
xv) Leading, motivating and developing the departmental staff to achieve business and people objectives

Requirements of the Job

i) A minimum twelve (12) years’ experience in relevant work at least five (5) years of which must be in a senior management position in the Public Service or in reputable organization
ii) Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, Engineering Statistics, Economics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution.
iii) Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
iv) Certified Public Accountants (K), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
v) Systems Auditor (CISA), Association of Certified Chartered Accountant.
vi) Be in possession of CISA, CIA, Risk Qualification, CFE or any other relevant.
vii) Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) and Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya).
viii) Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
ix) Proficiency in Computer applications.
x) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
TERMS OF OFFER

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 144

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
The application form, details of duties, responsibilities and qualifications for each position are available on the Kenya Railways website; http://www.krc.co.ke  

When applying, quote the Job reference number on the envelope and application letter.

Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the Kenya Railways application form KR/HR/08, attach their testimonials, certificates, copy of their National Identification Card (ID) and Curriculum Vitae (CV).

In compliance with the Chapter Six of the Constitution, attach the following documents:

i) Certificate of Goo d Conduct fr om the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
ii) Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
iii) Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
iv) Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
v) Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Applications to be addressed to the:

Managing Director,
Kenya Railways,
P.O. Box 30121, 00100,
NAIROBI.

To be received by, 21st March, 2022.

Note: Only the short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

KENYA RAILWAYS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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