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.
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.