Kenya Roads Board Senior Financial Auditors - Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Roads Board Senior Financial Auditors - Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Roads Board (KRB) is a statutory body established by the Kenya Roads Board Act No. 7 of 1999. The object and purpose for which KRB was established is to
oversee the road network in Kenya and coordinate the maintenance, rehabilitation and development funded by the Kenya Roads Board Fund as established under the Act and to advise the Cabinet Secretary responsible for roads on all matters related thereto

a) Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

Conducting analysis of budgets and expenditure by Road agencies and making recommendations on variances.

Developing trend analysis using financial audit reports and provide the information for decision making on KRB funded works.

Carrying out financial and investigative inspection on road agencies to assess

compliance with standards and specifications and assuring that disbursed funds have been used for intended purposes.

Ensuring compliance with the existing guidelines, procedures, rules and regulations in implementation of RMLF funded activities by Road Agencies and County Governments.

Reviewing and assessing operational and financial managements systems, policies,and procedures, guidelines of road agencies and County Governments and recommending areas of improvement where applicable.

Collating and analyzing financial data and reports to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in fund management.

Conducting post audit reviews to establish extent of implementation of audit recommendations by Road Agencies and compliance by County Governments.

Carrying out evaluation and risk assessment of Road Agencies activities as part of the audit process for effective identification of potential risks.

Liaising with other departments to ensure information is available for action and to facilitate audit and M&E.

Conducting Financial Monitoring and Evaluation of County Governments to ensure prudent utilization of Road Maintenance Levy Fund conditional grant.

Supervising Monitoring and Evaluation Consultants and reviewing County

Governments’ monitoring and evaluation reports submitted by the consultants to ensure compliance with the terms of reference.

Preparing the financial section of Road Maintenance Accountability Index for County Governments and submit to the board for approval.

Preparing Summary County Monitoring and Evaluation report for board approval and submission to the PS, the National Treasury.

Developing trend analysis using financial county M & E reports and provide the information for planning of KRB operations and utilization of RMLF.

Carrying out financial and investigative inspection on County Governments to assess compliance with standards and specifications and assure that disbursed funds have been used for intended purposes.

Ensuring compliance with the conditions of the RMLF conditional grant by County Governments.

Reviewing financial managements systems and procedures of County Governments in the use of RMPLF conditional grant and recommending areas of improvement where applicable.

Collating and analyzing financial data and reports to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in fund management.

Conducting post M & E reviews to establish extent of implementation of previous recommendations by Counties.

Liaising with other

departments to ensure information is available for action and to facilitate decision-making

b) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

A minimum period of four (4) years in Financial Auditing;

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university;

Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent;

Be registered member of ICPAK in good standing;

Proficiency in computer application;

Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; and

Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

c) Key Competencies and skills

Communication and reporting skills;

Attention to detail and quality orientation skills;

Problem solving and analytical skills;

Interpersonal and negotiation skills; and

Professionalism

Terms of Service:

All the positions are permanent and pensionable. Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance, medical benefits, gratuity and other benefits in accordance with State Corporations Advisory Committee and Salaries Remuneration Commission guidelines.

How to Apply:

Applications shall be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, or other supporting documents. The application should also indicate the names and contact of three referees. Scanned copies of these documents must accompany online applications.

All applications should be clearly marked “Application for the Position of Director/Principal Officer/Officer” and submitted in any of the following ways:

a) Hand delivered application in sealed envelope addressed to the Director General, Kenya Roads Board to be dropped at the reception of Kenya Roads Offices, 3rd
Floor, Kenya Re Towers, off Ragati Road in Upper Hill, Nairobi.

b) Online applications should be through the Recruitment Portal in the website;

c) Posted applications should be addressed to:

The Director General
Kenya Roads Board
3rd Floor, Kenya Re-Towers, Off Ragati Road,
Upper Hill P. O. Box 73718-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya.

Note: Interested applicants are required to obtain clearance from the following bodies:

Kenya Revenue Authority

Higher Education Loans Board

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and

Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)

Credit Reference Bureau.

Applicants must submit copies of these clearance certificates with the application.

All Applications must reach the Chairperson not later than 5 p.m. on 22nd September, 2022.



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