Job Vacancies in Rift Valley Railways, Kenya

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