Government Jobs in Kenya - NTSA

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is a State Corporation established under the National Transport and Safety Authority Act 2012. Its overall mandate is to implement policies relating to road transport and safety.

NTSA is seeking to recruit qualified staff for the following positions:
 

Audit and Risk Management Officer 
(3 Positions) 

Ref: NTSA/03/2014/03
 
Reporting to the Senior Audit and Risk Management Officer, the successful applicant will be responsible for developing the assigned audit plan including scope and objectives of the audit and audit procedures. 

S/He will draft audit recommendations and draft the audit report and obtain feedback from the supervisor. 

S/He will also provide assistance to Internal Auditors and External Auditors as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor degree in Commerce, (Accounting / Finance) or related field;
  • A certified Public Accountant (CPA – K) or a ACCA finalist; and
  • At least 2 years’ experience as an audit assistant in a well established audit firm.

Senior Audit and Risk Management Officer 
(3 Positions) 

Ref: NTSA/03/2014/02
 
Reporting to the Audit and Risk Manager, the successful applicant will among other duties, be responsible for contributing to preparation of risk based audit plan and programs for the audit engagement. 

S/He will also review and evaluate the system of internal controls, assess their adequacy, effectiveness and proposing recommendations for their improvement. 

Additionally, the successful applicant will safeguard the Authority's assets by establishing appropriate means of verifying their existence, ownership and valuation and assist in establishing a follow up mechanism on agreed recommendations on financial, operational and regulatory deficiencies reported during past audits.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor degree in commerce(Accounting/Finance) or related field .A certified Public Accountant (CPA – K) or a ACCA finalist;
  • Demonstrable working knowledge and experience in an ERP environment;
  • At least four (4) years’ experience as an officer in an internal audit function or in a well established audit firm. CISA/CIA will be an added advantage; and
  • Results oriented and meet deadlines on assignments.

Audit and Risk Manager 
Ref: NTSA/03/2014/01
 
Reporting to the Deputy Director- Internal Audit the successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of the internal control framework so as to streamline internal control and risk management in the authority’s business processes. 

S/He will coordinate and facilitate the development and implementation of the formal risk management framework. Additionally, the successful applicant will lead in development of the annual audit plan.
 
Qualifications, Skills and Experience


  • Bachelor degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance) or related field. Masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
  • A certified Public Accountant (CPA – K) or a ACCA finalist and should be a member of ICPAK; CISA certification will be an added advantage;
  • At least 7 years’ experience at management level in auditing; and
  • Ability to act as a team player, collaborate and supporting colleagues and peers across the organization, while still being able to work independently.
NTSA is an equal opportunity employer.

If you possess the required skills and competencies that match the above roles, please submit your application, detailed CV, current remuneration level, email, telephone contacts, KRA,HELB, EACC clearance certificates and a valid certificate of good conduct from Criminal Investigations Department to reach us on or before 27th March 2015 addressed to:

Director General,
National Transport and Safety Authority,
Hill Park Plaza, Upper Hill Road,
P.O. Box, 3602 -00506,
Nairobi.


Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.