Director, Internal Audit, Risk and compliance Service

Directorate: Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Services

Position: Director, Internal Audit, Risk and compliance Service

Ref: NWSC2012-002

Location: Headquarters-Kampala Road Industrial Area

Grade: 2

Reporting to: Managing Director Administratively and the Board-Audit, Risk and Governance Committee-functionally

Supervises: Audit, Risk and Compliance Managers,Coordinators and Officers

Broad Role: To provide effective leadership and strategic direction in the management of risk, internal controls and compliance in company’s processes and systems

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the operations of the Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance department operations
• Presenting periodic audit reports to the Board of Management, Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of the Board as the Secretary to the Committee
• Participate in Board of Management meetings to provide timely information on the status of controls and risk management and governance processes
• Providing guidance and leadership in strategic matters relating to internal audit.
• Provide periodic update to the external auditor on the progress of internal control and risk management processes
• To ensure that the principles and requirements of managing risk are consistently adopted throughout the Company, and to establish a risk management, control and governance framework and appropriate resources to assist the Company in its realization of business objectives and continual development
• To oversee the overall review of company’s operational procedures, systems, practices and records to ensure conformity with laws, regulations and policies and consistency with the company’s established objectives and goals
• Liaise with departmental heads to ensure audit, risk and compliance findings and recommendations are effectively implemented
• To ensure proper methodologies, policies and programs have been established to guide the audit, risk and compliance planning, execution and reporting.

Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Finance or Accounting
• Masters Degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field from a recognized university
• CPA (K) or qualified ACCA
• Membership to professional body like ICPAK or any other relevant body
• CIA or CISA qualification or equivalent
• At least 8 years relevant work experience, four of which must be at senior level in a reputable organization.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Have sound technical knowledge of accounting standards and practices, risk management standards and corporate governance principles and practices
• Demonstrated proven leadership qualities, excellent communication, effective organizational and interpersonal skills in dealing with all levels of staff
• Hands on experience in CAATS or Audit Command Language
• High integrity and ethics
• Ability to keep abreast with emerging trends in auditing practices through continuous professional development.
  

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements are encouraged to send their hard copy application with clear reference of the job code on the envelope, detailed CV, names and contact of 3 referees, one of whom must be a former employer, copies of certificates, testimonials, current telephone number and email address on or before March 5 , 2012 to the address indicated below.

The Manager
Human Capital Advisory Services
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O Box 43706 00100,
Nairobi Kenya

or dropped at

The Kenya Institute of management
2nd floor, Luther Plaza
Uhuru Highway/Nyerere Rd Roundabout

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC) is an equal opportunity employer.