General Manager, Internal Audit at Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO)

• Providing leadership to Staff in the Department;
• Providing assurance to the Board and Management on the implementation of the Company’s Strategic Objectives;
• Providing assurance to the Board and Management on the Company’s internal controls, governance, and risk management;
• Coordinating and leading in the preparation of risk based annual audit work plans aligned to Company’s strategic objectives;
• Providing assurance on proper use of funds to the Development Finance Institutions and Government of Kenya funded electricity transmission projects;
• Leading and coordinating the preparation of the department’s procurement plan, work plan and budget;
• Leading and supervising the audit staff in implementation of audit plan as approved by the Board Audit & Risk Committee;
• Overseeing and coordinating external auditors’ review of company’s financial statements, strategic initiatives and transmission project accounts;
• Planning and coordinating timely performance of special audit and investigations)
• Coordinating audit follow up of Board decisions;
• Coordinating and approving development of audit programs;
• Managing staff job performance, career development, capacity building and deployment of skills;
• Leading and coordinating anti-corruption initiatives and ensure implementation within the Company;
• Providing assurance in formulation of strategic plan, policies and procedures of the Company;
• Overseeing internal processes and workflows for operational effectiveness for the Department;
• Managing the implementation of risk mitigation measures and updating of the Department’s Enterprise Risk Register;
• Managing staff job performance and evaluation, career development and capacity building and deployment of skills;
• Accounting for resource use in line with prevailing laws, policies and regulations;
• Providing oversight in quality control for the Department;
• Providing consulting and advisory services to the Board and Management
• Communicate to Board and management the results of audit engagements
• Reviewing and approving the routine audit and special investigation reports;
• Providing secretarial services to the Board Audit & Risk Assurance Committee (BARC) and Corruption Prevention Committee (CPC)
• Preparing and submitting timely quarterly audit and integrity reports to the BARC and EACC;
• Assessment of key risks facing the company’s continuity and going concern
• Provide assurance on the ICT infrastructure and investment within the company
• Provide assurance on business continuity plans and disaster recovery strategies
• Provide assurance on the implementation of electricity transmission projects in line with the approved Masterplan
• Promote appropriate ethics and values within the company
• Evaluating risk exposures in relation to company’s governance, operations and information systems
• Facilitating and coordinating maintenance of departmental Quality Standard
• Monitoring the implementation of Internal and external audit recommendations/resolutions and report findings to the Board and Management;
• Coaching and Mentoring Departmental staff;
• Providing assurance on the Company’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) policy implementation and report to Management and the Board;
• Monitoring and reviewing the implementation of Internal Audit and Board Audit & Risk Committee charters and integrity policies

• A master’s degree in a relevant field with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics or related field from a recognised institution.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA (K) or ACCA Finalist;
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA);
• Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK),
• Member of Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya) or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
• Undertaken a leadership development programme/training lasting not less than 4 (four) weeks from a recognized institution and Corporate Governance;
• The job holder requires knowledge and relevant experience of not less than twelve (12) years, with at least eight (8) years at senior management level.

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