Rift Valley Railways (RVR)
Ltd is in the middle of a Kshs. 25 Billion (USD.287M) turnaround
process with major investments going towards expanding and modernizing the
fleet, improving rail infrastructure, introducing high-end technology with a
vision of becoming the premier rail and logistics provider.
Exciting career opportunities in Audit Department has a risen and we now seek to recruit committed and performance driven
Senior
Group Internal Auditor
Reports to: Head
of Internal Audit
Purpose: The incumbent under limited supervision acts in the
role for IT audits and by extension financial audits. In liaison with the Head
of Internal Audit designs and develops audit procedures of IT audits and
financial audits.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviews IT, operational and business risks,
functions and activities and evaluates client relation in order to
determine and recommend nature, scope, direction and thrust of proposed
audits.
- Designs audit procedures to execute annual
audit plan, assess controls and meet audit objectives.
- Prepares reports for internal and external
company executives. Summarizes audit objectives, scope, findings,
conclusions and management response. Conducts oral and written presentations
to all levels of management, as appropriate, during and upon the
completion of audits. Ensures audit summary is prepared within established
deadline.
- Preforms statistical sampling to accomplish
audit procedures. Obtains, analyzes and appraises supporting data
utilizing various software applications.
- Recommends revisions to audit procedures to
enhance efficiencies. Reviews internal controls throughout the company by
evaluating the adequacy of system controls and recommends improvements.
- Evaluates the adequacy and timeliness of
management’s response and corrective and action taken on significant audit
recommendations.
- Performs financial audits as assigned by the
Head of Internal Audit.
- Assists Head of Internal Audit to carry out
risk assessment and development of management guidelines; and
- Assists Head of Internal Audit in preparation
and implementation of risk based annual audit plans.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in computer
science/management information systems, accounting, business or equivalent
combination of related work experience and education.
- 3-5 years’ experience of internal or external
IT auditing experience preferably in a big four.
- Completion of CISA (Certified Information
Systems Auditor).
- Experience in use of CAATs and IDEA an added
advantage.
- Comply with the requirements of Chapter six of
the constitution.
Competences:
- Excellent written and oral communication
skills.
- Ability to make timely and quality judgments
and decisions
- Good interpersonal and team building skills
necessary to drive initiatives and achieve results.
- Demonstrated ability to add value.
Group Internal Auditor
Reports to: Head
of Internal Audit
Purpose: The incumbent under limited supervision performs
financial/operational audits. In liaison with the Head of Internal Audit
designs and develops audit procedures.
Recommends and submits reports on
identified corrections and controls in need of improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing of internal control systems.
- Verifying operations and activities on the utilization
of the company’s resources.
- Carrying out audit checks to ensure validity
and accuracy.
- Interpreting financial policies for sound
auditing and control.
- Undertaking special audit investigations as
may be required.
- Preparing audit reports and follow up on
implementation of recommendations.
- Undertaking fraud investigations to ensure
that the operational plan and procedures are implemented.
- Developing and implementing audit management
systems.
- Assisting Head of Internal Audit to carry out
risk assessment and development of management guidelines; and
- Assisting Head of Internal Audit in
preparation and implementation of risk based annual audit plans.
Qualifications:
- Served as an Internal Auditor for at least 2
years.
- Experience with a big four will be an added
advantage but not a must.
- Part III of the Certified Public Accountants
of Kenya or its equivalent from a recognised Institution.
- Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting
Option/Finance) or its equivalent from a recognised Institution.
- Experience in use of CAATs and IDEA an added
advantage.
- Comply with the requirements of Chapter six of
the constitution.
Competences:
- Excellent written and oral communication
skills.
- Ability to make timely and quality judgments
and decisions
- Good interpersonal and team building skills
necessary to drive initiatives and achieve results.
- Demonstrated ability to add value.
Field Environmental Coordinator
Reports to: General Manager – Safety Health Risk Environment and Quality Assurance (SHREQ)
Purpose:
- To provide environmental management support
and advisory services across RVR Operations and Rail Infrastructure
Rehabilitation Activities.
- To ensure the RVR Operations and Rail
Infrastructure Rehabilitation Activities comply with relevant national
environmental legislation, IFC EHS standards and AfDB safeguards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facilitation and execution of risk
identification and evaluation in order to limit negative environmental
impacts.
- Interpretation of statutory requirements and
development of relevant operational procedures to ensure compliance to
legislation.
- Training of employees in environmental
management to ensure effective environmental understanding and control of
negative activities.
- Investigation and root cause analysis of all
environmental incidents and the implementation of preventative measures to
ensure alignment with company procedures.
- Facilitate, coordinate and/or conduct periodic
environmental monitoring of identified environmental aspects.
- Implementation and maintenance of an
Environment Management System to ensure adherence to policy and continual
Improvement.
- Reviewing and implementing policies in order
to have clear guidelines as to what the organization needs to function in
an environmentally responsible manner.
- Periodic reporting on key environmental
aspects and performance indicators.
- Where required, liaison with relevant
authorities and key stakeholders.
Education:
- Minimum - Environmental Management/Science
Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification.
Professional Accreditation:
- NEMA Licensed EIA/EA Lead Expert
- Certified ISO 14001 (Environmental Management
System) Lead Auditor
- Certification in OHSAS 18001 shall be of added
advantage
Skills/Abilities
- Interpersonal skills – Teamwork ability.
- Innovative thinking and ability to solve problems.
- Good communication skills (verbal and
written).
- Multi-tasking capability.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Experience:
- 2-5 years environmental management experience.
- Working knowledge with ISO 50001 (Energy
Management System) shall be of added advantage
How to Apply:
Suitably qualified applicants should
submit their application letters, with detailed CVs including a day time
contact phone number and email addresses citing the relevant job title, before
13th May 2015 to:- recruitment@rvr.co.ke
NB: In the event that you are successful, we will require that you provide us with a certificate of Good Conduct that is not more than 6 months old.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
NB: In the event that you are successful, we will require that you provide us with a certificate of Good Conduct that is not more than 6 months old.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted