Job Description

The Manager – Internal Audit is a senior leadership position responsible for providing independent assurance on the effectiveness of the organization's governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance systems. The role involves developing and implementing a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with the organization's strategic objectives, conducting audits across operational, financial, and administrative functions, and providing recommendations to improve efficiency, accountability, and organizational performance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Manager Risk and Internal Audit will entail;

• Assess compliance with existing laws, regulations, policies, plans and procedures, accounting standards and contractual obligations
• Evaluating the systems established to ensure compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations, which could have a significant impact on the organization.
• Providing independent assurance to the Board of directors and management on the implementation and effectiveness of the internal control systems.
• Follow up implementation of Internal and external audit recommendation and Board of Directors resolutions.
• Offer secretarial services to the Risk &Audit Committee of the Board
• Examine accounting systems and procedures in the company’s departments/sections to determine adequacy of internal controls/checks and recommend appropriate measures.
• Coordinate the implementation of the annual staff training and development programs
• Evaluating risk exposure relating to achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Lead the audit teams in the implementation of annual risk based audit plans, and ensure it is effectively and efficiently implemented.
• Participate in the investigation of significant suspected fraudulent activities within the company and notify management and the audit committee of the results.
• Develop and implement the use of innovative approaches in performing independent assessment of systems, controls and efficiencies guided by professionalstandards.
• Participate in Adhoc policy formulation committees for quality assurance.
• Develop in conjunction with management, a risk profile for each business unit within the company.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend controls to be put in place to eliminate/mitigate those risks.
• Prepare and submit quarterly audit findings and annual audit reports.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, Accounting /Business management/ Business administration from a recognized Institution.
•  A minimum of ten (10) years cumulative relevant work experience three (3) years of which should have been as a Senior Principal Officer or a comparable position.
• Master’s Degree from a recognized Institution shall be an added advantage.
• Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution.
• Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
• Must have a valid practicing license.
• Certified Public Accountant-CPA K
• Certificate in Computer Applications

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to submit their applications including; application letter, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), National ID, ALL academic and professi.onal qualifications including transcripts and other relevant certificates and testimonials. The reference number and position applied for MUST be indicated on the application letter and the envelop.Applications should reach the Managing Director’s office on or before 11th August 2026 at 5:00pm to the address below;

The Chairperson

Board of Directors,

Trans- Nzoia County Water and Sanitation Company Limited,

P.O Box 1503 – 30200,

Kitale.