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Job Title: GENERAL MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT- Kengen

Country: Kenya

Company Name: KENGEN

Starting Salary: Ksh

Apply on or Before: 10 Jun 2024

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Job Description


The General Manager, serving as the Head of the Internal Audit Department, reports functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board and administratively to the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer. This role is responsible for providing independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of KenGen's risk management, internal controls, and governance processes to support the organization's strategic objectives.



Job Responsibilities

- Formulate and coordinate the implementation of internal audit and risk management strategies, policies, and plans

- Provide internal audit reports to the Board Audit Committee

- Ensure the effectiveness, efficiency, and adequacy of risk control and management processes

- Monitor compliance with corporate governance and various laws and regulations impacting the company’s operations

- Enhance internal systems and controls

- Compile and issue internal audit reports to Management

- Advise the Board of Directors and Management on the adequacy of internal control systems in relation to risk management

- Conduct routine and forensic audits as necessary

- Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and their closure

- Liaise with external auditors and other agencies on corporate governance issues

- Test the efficacy of risk assessment systems and recommend improvements

- Monitor, report, and assure on the company’s overall risk profile

- Review the reliability, integrity, timeliness, and accuracy of accounting reports

- Provide independent assurance on the risk assurance process in both design and operation

- Offer advisory services to audit stakeholders and engage stakeholders on internal audit processes

- Participate in the preparation of the divisional budget and procurement plans



Job Qualifications


To be appointed to this grade, a candidate must have:


- At least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, including five (5) years as a senior manager in a large organization

- A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration from a recognized institution

- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration from a recognized institution

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)(K) qualification

- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or related certification from a recognized institution

- Membership in the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or other relevant professional bodies

- Demonstrated high performance and leadership in previous roles