Kenya Ferry Services Principal Internal Auditor

Kenya Ferry Services Principal Internal Auditor

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 magnificient view of Likoni channel.

It’s dynamism in managerial and maritime leadership has seen the company increase it’s efficency in service delivery in ferrying over 300,000 pedestrians and over 5,000 vehicles daily.
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 mature, self driven, dynamic, experienced and suitably qualified professionals to join our team in the following positions:
Internal Audit Section

Principal Internal Auditor

Grade FM III
Ref: KFS/HR/REC 1(2015)
1 Post

Job Summary: Responsible to the Managing Director, this position involves developing and implementing comprehensive program for independent, systematic and objective audit review as well as pragmatic evaluation of business policies, systems, processes and practices.

The position is also responsible for continuously reviewing the effectiveness of internal controls and degree of compliance to the Audit and Risk Management framework.

Keys Duties

• Secretary to the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board.
• Planning, organizing and controlling the internal audit program as well as providing guidance and direction on the overall process.
• Reviewing and evaluating system and standard operating procedure, including, administrative control and identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending on the same.
• Overseeing the overall implementation of risk management framework and internal controls as well as governance process.
• Ensure compliance to Management’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure all audits and risk work and issues are effectively communicated to senior management.
• Highlighting to management areas of weakness in internal and accounting systems and suggest ways of improvement.
• Managing the staff in Internal Audit and Risk Management function.
• Coordinating and reviewing external audit findings and recommendations
• Manage and control budget for the whole function.
• Investigate and reports payment made to individuals and other organizations.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Principal Operations Officer or any other person placed in authority.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must possess Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Master’s Degree in related field from a recognized university will be an added advantage.
• Professional accounting qualifications CPA (K) or ACCA Final or equivalent.
• CISA or CIA certificate is an added advantage.
• Computer Literacy is a must for this position.
• Must have five (5) years’ experience in a similar or comparable position.
• Must be a member of good standing in a reputable professional body.
• Must have practical knowledge and understanding of public sector financial management, regulations and practices.
• Must have experience or adequate knowledge in risk management and governance processes.
• Experience in serving as secretary to the audit committee of the board will be an added advantage.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Team Player.
• Result Oriented.
• Good Communication 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 19th June 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 19th June, 2015 should consider themselves unsuccessful.

“Kenya Ferry Services Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.”