General Manager Internal Audit Services at Kenya Railways

The current rail network in Kenya is the metre gauge commonly referred to as ‘The Lunatic Line’. It was initially named the ‘Uganda Railway’ after its destination. Its construction began in the Port city of Mombasa in 1896 and was completed in 1901 at the lines terminus in Kisumu. Operations on the line commenced in 1903. The Lunatic Line links Kampala in Uganda with the Indian Ocean town of Mombasa. Branch lines were built to Thika in 1913, Lake Magadi in 1915, Kitale in 1926, Naro Moru in 1927 and from Tororo to Soroti in 1929. In 1929, the Uganda railway became Kenya Uganda Railways & Habours. In 1931, a branchline to Mount Kenya was completed and the main line was extended from Nakuru to Kampala in Uganda. The line is 1,000 mm and is a single track all through with occasional sidings and passing points to deal with opposing traffic. Construction was carried out by labourers brought in from India. After completion, some of the Indians remained behind thus creating the Indian community in East Africa. The line was a huge logistical achievement and became strategically and economically vital for Kenya, linking the Indian Ocean with Lake Victoria and the East African interior. Branch lines were built and the railway became an essential part of safari adventures in the early decades of the 20th Century.

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Board for the following:

• Guide Management and the Audit Committee of the Board in its oversight of Audit through regular Audits & reports; recommend and implement improvements to ensure appropriate control environment for risk exposures is minimized or removed.


• Leading the development and implementation of an internal risk based audit strategy and annual plan for the Corporation;


• Planning and undertaking audits to assess controls, operational and technical efficiencies and compliance with selected policies, procedures and regulations;


• Driving operational improvements throughout the organization to improve overall efficiencies and enhance internal controls;


• Periodically review internal Audit Charter and Audit Committee Charter in line with the changes in the internal Audit profession and Government guidelines


• Review the process of identification, Assessment and management of enterprise risks.


• Promoting the highest standards of ethics and standards across the Corporation, based on the principles of integrity, objectivity, competence and confidentiality;


• Ensuring due diligence in the management of the Corporation’s affairs.


• Recommend and implement adoption of new professional standards, codes of practice & policies, legislative issues, new audit regulations/trends and audit methodology.


• Provide an independent view during implementation of new projects, processes and systems to ensure their quality and compliance with the corporation’s policies and procedures.


• Build internal capability through periodic training to promote awareness on internal controls and compliance.


• Advise on appointment of external audit firms and outsourced independent assurance services.


• Secretary to the Audit committee of the board


• Leading, motivating and developing the departmental staff to achieve


• Leading, motivating and developing the departmental staff to achieve business and people objectives

Requirements of the Job

• A minimum twelve (12) years’ experience in relevant work at least five (5) years of which must be in a senior management position in the Public Service or in reputable organization


• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, Engineering Statistics, Economics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized


• institution.


• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.


• Certified Public Accountants (K), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).


• Systems Auditor (CISA), Association of Certified Chartered Accountant.


• Be in possession of CISA, CIA, Risk Qualification, CFE or any other relevant.


• Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) and Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya).


• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.


• Proficiency in Computer applications.


• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

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