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Manager, General & Forensic Audit at Kenya Power

Kenya Power
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Live
Senior
Energy
Posted about 2 hours ago (24 Sep 2026) Updated about 2 hours ago

Job Description

The Manager, General & Forensic Audit leads the audit function for Kenya Power, establishing policies, conducting assessments, and directing forensic investigations to safeguard assets and ensure regulatory compliance. The role oversees audit teams, evaluates internal controls, and reports findings to senior management. It plays a critical part in risk mitigation and continuous improvement of financial processes.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (CPA or ACCA preferred)
  • • Minimum of five years of experience in audit, with at least two years in forensic audit
  • • Strong knowledge of Kenyan financial regulations and auditing standards
  • • Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills
  • • Ability to lead teams and manage multiple audit engagements

Required Skills

Responsibilities

  • • Develop and implement departmental audit policies, standards, and procedures
  • • Plan and execute financial, operational, and forensic audits
  • • Assess the adequacy of internal controls and risk management frameworks
  • • Lead audit teams, assign tasks, and review work products
  • • Prepare detailed audit reports with recommendations for improvement
  • • Follow up on corrective actions and monitor implementation status
  • • Coordinate with external regulators and stakeholders as required
  • • Provide guidance on fraud detection and forensic investigation techniques