Assistant Internal Auditor Job in Kenya

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure was established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 and charged with the mandate to manage, develop, rehabilitate and maintain national roads.

In order to carry out this mandate effectively, the Authority wishes to fill the following vacant position. 

KeNHA is seeking to recruit a creative, proactive, detail oriented and tenacious Kenyan citizen with the ability to quickly adapt to a dynamic work environment.

Job Title: Assistant Internal Auditor 

Grade 

One Vacancy 

Place of Work: Head Office 

Department: Internal Audit 


Reporting to: Senior Internal Auditor

Supervises: None
 
Purpose of the Job: The Assistant Internal Auditor reports to the Senior Internal Auditor and will be responsible for preparation of audit procedures, notification and reports. 

He/ she will also undertake audit tests on the Authority’s systems and procedures as well as ensure accurate record keeping of all audit processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assisting in preparation of Audit test procedures, drafts notifications and Request for Information Memos.
  • Carrying out audit tests on Internal Controls in accounting, administration and operational procedures.
  • Preparing minutes of the Entrance and Exit meetings.
  • Assisting in the preparation of draft audit reports.
  • Ensuring the Audit Working Paper File is complete and well referenced.
  • Performing any other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications
 
For appointment to this grade, the Candidate must have:
  • A degree in a Business related field or Engineering.
  • CPA II or its equivalent.
  • Three years’ working experience.
  • Computer literacy, especially in Accounting and MS Office Suite.
  • In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following key personal attributes and core competencies:
Personal Attributes
  • Ability to maintain high standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Objectivity, decisive, Integrity and honesty.
  • Resilience and commitment.
Core Skills and Competences
  • Good problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply

KeNHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization and therefore encourages persons living with disability, women and those from marginalized areas to apply.

Prospective candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity set out in Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya and attach the following testimonials to the application.
  • Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission clearance certificate
  • Kenya revenue Authority Tax compliance Certificate
  • Higher Education Loans Board clearance certificate or proof of ongoing repayments
  • Certificate of Good Conduct issued by Kenya Police - CID
Candidates who meet the requirements detailed in the Job Specifications should submit their applications so as to reach the specific addresses shown below by close of business on 19th June 2015 at 5.00pm. 

Applications to include CVs with details of their day time contacts, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment where successful, names and contacts of three referees. 

Applicants must also attach copies of all Certificates/Testimonials and copies of National ID or Passport.

Applications for the position should be addressed to:-

TThe Director General,
Kenya National Highways Authority,
Blue Shield Towers, 9th floor, Hospital Hill Road,
P.O Box 49712-00100, 
Nairobi

Or emailed to: managementrecruitment@kenha.co.ke

or hand delivered and inserted in the Recruitment box placed on the 1st Floor (HR Department). 

Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documentation / details as sought for will not be considered. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. 


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KeNHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization