Internal Audit Officer (Technical Processes) Job in Kenya - Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company

Directorate: Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Services

Position: Internal Audit Officer - Technical Processes

Ref: NCWSC2012-014

Location: Headquarters - Kampala Road Industrial Area

Grade: 5

Reporting to: Internal Audit Coordinator / Information Systems Auditor

Duties and Responsibilities:

To prepare a work program for assigned engagement and conduct the relevant reviewsTo evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the management controls over reviewed activities and processesTo determine whether organizational units are performing their planning, accounting, risk management, or control activities in compliance with management instructions, applicable statements of policy and procedures and in a manner consistent with both organizational objectives and high standards of administrative practiceTo plan and execute engagements in accordance with professional standards and the internal audit planTo report engagement observations and to make recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving operations and reducing costTo perform special reviews and investigations at the request of managementDetermine the engagement procedures to be used, including statistical sampling and the use of information technologyUnderstand or identify the key control points of the various systems and processes to enhance value adding auditsEvaluate a system’s effectiveness through the application of knowledge of business systems, including financial, manufacturing, engineering, procurement and other operations and an understanding of engagement techniquesPerform the engagement in a professional manner and in accordance with the approved engagement work programMake oral or written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of the engagement, discussing observations and recommending corrective action to improve operations and reduce costsAppraise the adequacy of the corrective action taken to improve deficient conditionsEnsure responses to audit reports are received, reviewed and followed upTo carry out any other tasks as requested by the Internal Audit Coordinator/Internal Audit Manager.Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience - Technical Processes
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related fieldAt least 3 years experience in Technical audit particularly in the service industryProfessional qualification in CPA or ACCA will be an added advantage.Required Skills and CompetenciesExcellent communication skills
Analytical and report writing skillsGood understanding of concept of enterprise risk managementComputer literacy and familiarity with business application packagesInterested candidates holding the necessary requirements are encouraged to send their hard copy application with clear reference of the job code on the envelope, detailed CV, names and contact of 3 referees, one of whom must be a former employer, copies of certificates, testimonials, current telephone number and email address on or before March 5 , 2012 to the address indicated below.

The Manager
Human Capital Advisory Services
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O Box 43706 00100,
Nairobi Kenya

or dropped at

The Kenya Institute of management
2nd floor, Luther Plaza
Uhuru Highway/Nyerere Rd Roundabout

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC) is an equal opportunity employer.

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