Kenya Ferry Services Limited is a
State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure mandated
with the operations of ferries in the Country.
Our headquarters in Peleleza are set
along the expansive shores of the beautiful and splendid Indian Ocean
overlooking the magnificent view of Likoni channel.
In order to actuate its vision of
being a ferry service of choice and to be an active player in realization of
Vision 2030, we are seeking to mentor eighteen (18) Coxswain / Operations
Assistants Apprentices by providing them with opportunities for career growth
in line with Government Policy;
Coxswain / Operations Assistants Apprentices
Ref: KFS/HR/REC9 (2015)
18 Posts
Apprenticeship Summary
The aim of the program is to develop
and advance skill levels in the workforce, and therefore, provide the youth
with opportunities for an eighteen (18) months on-the-job training.
The Training Program
The successful applicants will;
- Be trained for a period of six (6) months.
- Undergo practical training for eighteen (18)
months.
- Upon completion of the two (2) years training,
the apprentices will be evaluated for suitability of employment and
subject to availability of vacancies; they will be absorbed into the
service of the Company.
Qualifications
- Must possess Diploma or Bachelors degree in a
technical area of specialization such as Engineering, Computer Science,
Information Technology, Operations Science/ Management, Transport and
Logistics, Marine Transport or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Must be a Kenyan citizen aged 25 years and
below.
- Must have graduated from institutions of
higher learning in the last two (2) years.
Personal Attributes & Competence
- Team player.
- Result oriented.
- Good communication and planning skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Objectivity.
- Enthusiastic.
- Ready to learn.
- Focused and organized.
Internal Audit Section
Internal Audit Assistant
Grade FU1
Ref: KFS/HR/REC8 (2015)
1 Post
Key Duties
- Implement and evaluate Internal Control Frame
work as well as managing & profiling organization risk factors, fraud
and malpractices.
- Continuous Systems Audit and Quality Assurance
reviews of both financial and non-financial transactions /procedures.
- Review and appraise the economy, efficiency
and effectiveness with which the company’s resources are employed.
- Monitor and review all the Company’s plans,
contracts and services to ensure the procedures are in compliance with
approved guidelines.
- Conducting follow up audit to evaluate the
progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement approved audit
recommendations.
- Reporting on quality management system
performance and seeking ways for improvement.
- Ensure the needed processes on Quality
management are established, implemented, maintained and improved.
- Preparing timely and accurate reports.
Qualifications & Experience
- Must possess CPA II or its equivalent.
- Must have 3 years’ experience in similar or
comparable position.
- Computer Literacy is a must for this position.
- CISA or CIA certificate will be an added
advantage.
Personality Traits
- High levels of integrity.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Team player.
- Focused and organized.
- Excellent analytical skills.
Senior Internal Auditor
Grade FM IV
Ref: KFS/HR/REC7 (2015)
1 Post
Job Summary: Reporting to the Principal Internal Auditor, the
Senior Internal Auditor will ensure that the duties and responsibilities of
internal audit function are carried out professionally.
Key Duties
- Participate in the development and
implementation of internal audit work plans.
- Assisting the principal internal auditor in
giving secretariat services to the Risk and Audit Committee of the Board.
- Preparing audit programmes for review and
approval by the principal internal auditor.
- Ensuring that audits are carried as per the
professional guidelines audit manual, charter and other relevant
guidelines.
- Working closely with all other staff in the
internal audit to ensure that the evidence that is gathered during audit
and review activities is up to the required professional standards and
guidelines.
- Arranging working papers in line with the
applicable professional guidelines.
- Working with the risk management committee to
ensure the company has developed systems and controls that can ensure
there is an effective and efficient risk management process.
- Preparing reports for the review by principal
internal auditor. (Following audit tasks and activities as applicable)
- Co – coordinating of management actions and
responses in respect to findings and observations raised by both the
internal and external auditors.
- Giving consultancy and advisory services to
the risk and audit committee, management and other employees in line with
the relevant guidelines.
- Assist in training and developing internal
audit staff to ensure internal audit duties and responsibilities are
effectively and efficiently discharged.
- Supervision of the staff in the internal audit
section.
- Any other duty as may be assigned by the
Principal Internal Auditor or any other person placed in authority.
Qualifications & Experience
- Must possess Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting
/Finance option) or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Professional accounting qualifications of CPA
(K) or ACCA (Final) or equivalent.
- CISA OR CIA certificate will be an added
advantage.
- Must have at least 3 years working experience
in a similar or comparable position.
- Must be a member of good standing in ICPAK.
- Computer literacy is a must for this position.
- Must have practical knowledge and
understanding of public sector financial management, regulations and
practices.
- Must have experience or adequate knowledge in
evaluating systems, controls and giving appropriate recommendations where
necessary.
- Must have experience or adequate knowledge in
risk management and governance processes.
Personal Attributes & Competence
- Team player.
- Result oriented.
- Good communication, negotiation and planning
skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Objectivity.
How to Apply
Applications accompanied by a
detailed CV containing academic qualifications, professional experience,
current remuneration, e-mail addresses, day telephone contacts as well as
copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and national identification card
are invited from persons qualified for the position described above.
The applicants should also provide
names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of at least three referees who
are knowledgeable about their competence and area of specialization.
The applicants should request their
referees to submit their references directly to the undersigned.
Applications and referees’ confidential reports on the applicant’s suitability for the position should be sent to the undersigned to be received on or before 2nd December, 2015.
The Managing Director,
Kenya Ferry Services Limited,
Headquarters Office,
Gaza Road, Off Mwinyi Babu Road - Peleleza
P.O. Box 96242 - 80110,
Mombasa.
The reference number and title of the position applied for MUST be clearly indicated on the ENVELOPE.
Persons living with disabilities (PWDs), those from marginalized areas and women are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Remuneration: The above positions are challenging and offer attractive remuneration packages.
Selection Communique: Applicants, who shall not have received our
response by 27th May, 2016 should consider themselves unsuccessful.
“Kenya Ferry Services Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.”
