Background

The current rail network in Kenya is the metre gauge commonly referred to as 'The Lunatic Line’. It was initially named the 'Uganda Railway’ after its destination. Its construction began in the Port city of Mombasa in 1896 and was completed in 1901 at the lines terminus in Kisumu. Operations on the line commenced in 1903. The Lunatic Line links Kampala i...

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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.