Chief Manager, Internal Audit

About

The Chief Manager, Internal Audit will provide independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services to support compliance, safeguard organizational resources and advance the Company’s strategic objectives. The role leads the Internal Audit function, including strategic and annual risk-based planning, audit reporting, follow-up and staff supervision. Applicants require a relevant bachelor’s degree, CPA (K), CIA or equivalent professional qualification, relevant professional membership, and at least seven years’ experience including three years in a leadership or senior management role. Job grade: 13 Terms of service: Contract -5 Years Reference: HR/MLS/01-2026 Duty station: Thika

How to apply

Address the application to Managing Director, Thika Water and Sewerage Company Limited, P.O BOX 6103-01000, THIKA. Submit written applications exclusively by email to info@thikawater.co.ke, copying hr@thikawater.co.ke; include the job position and reference number in the subject line. Attach a scanned copy of the advert, National Identity Card (ID), application letter, Curriculum vitae, and certified true copies of certificates and testimonials (certified by a resident magistrate or commissioner of Oath).

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Responsibilities

• Lead in the review of the Internal Audit Charter and Internal Audit Procedures Manual.
• Lead in the development and implementation of the Internal Audit Strategic Plan.
• Developing comprehensive risk-based annual work plans, programmes, and audit techniques to be applied.
• Plan, organize, staff, coordinate and control the Internal Audit function to ensure implementation of the Internal Audit Charter and Internal Audit Manual; and achievement of the Internal Audit Strategic Plan and the Annual Risk-Based Internal Audit Plan.
• Determining the most appropriate audit approach that will meet the specific needs of the entity as determined by risk assessment, overall status of the control environment and consultation with senior management.
• Preparing and issuing reports to senior management and Board Audit Committee in a timely manner, as per the stipulated template.
• Following up to verify closure of audit recommendations by management.
• Carries out special audits and investigations as may be required from time to time and prepares reports of findings for the MD and Board in case of ad hoc audit.
• Ensure that the company is complying with relevant laws, statutes and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews and reports on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information.
• Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls, risk management and Governance.
• Ensuring the highest level of confidentiality is maintained by the Internal Auditors.
• Ensuring the audit methodology considers the possibility of fraud, significant errors or noncompliance.
• Supervising, coaching, appraising, counselling, and providing appropriate on-the-job training to staff in the Internal Audit Function.
• Ensuring Internal Audit Function operates within its approved plans, budgets, and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance, Accounting), Business Administration, Economics, or other recognized equivalent qualifications.
• Be in possession of CPA (K) or CIA or its equivalent relevant professional qualification.
• Master’s Degree is added advantage.
• Professional Membership i.e., should be a member of any of the following professional bodies Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) or A
• Other advanced certifications in auditing, risk management, or governance.
• Experience of not less than Seven (7) years, three (3) of which must be in a leadership/senior management position in the Public Service or Private sector.
• Knowledge of International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
• Proficiency in ICT.
• Organization and management skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Team Player.
• Leadership and managerial skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Analytical skills.