Job Summary
The General Manager is the Head of the Internal Audit
Department, reporting functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board and
administratively to the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer. The
job holder is responsible for providing independent objective assurance on the
effectiveness of KenGen’s risk management, internal controls, and governance
processes to support the achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
Formulating and coordinating the implementation of
internal audit and risk management strategies, policies and plans.
Providing internal audit reports to the Board Audit
committee
Assuring on risk control effectiveness, efficiency,
adequacy, and risk management processes.
Monitoring compliance with corporate governance and
various laws and regulations impacting on the Company’s operations.
Enhancing internal systems and controls.
Compiling and issuing internal audit reports to
Management
Advise the Board of Directors and Management on the
adequacy of the internal control systems in relation to risk management.
Carry out routine, and forensic audits where
necessary.
Monitoring the implementations of audit
recommendations and closure.
Liaison with external auditors and other agencies on
corporate governance issues.
Testing the efficacy of the risk assessments systems
and recommending improvements.
Monitoring, reporting and assuring on the Company
overall risk profile.
Reviewing the reliability, integrity, timeliness and
accuracy of accounting reports.
Provide independent assurance on risk assurance
process on both design and operation.
Provide advisory services to audit stakeholders and
Stakeholder engagement on internal audit Processes.
Participate in preparation of Divisional budget and
procurement plans.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:
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At least fifteen (15) years’ relevant experience in a
relevant field, five (5) years as senior manager in a large organization.
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business
Administration, Economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized
Institution.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business
Administration, Economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized
Institution.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)(K) qualification
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)/ or equivalent
qualification from a recognized Institution
Member in good standing of Institute of Certified
Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or other relevant professional bodies.
Demonstrated high performance and leadership in
previous roles.
Fulfill the requirements of chapter six (6) of the
Constitution.
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