Kisii Water and Sanitation PLC (KWASCO) is seeking to recruit an Internal Auditor II. The role involves providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the organization's operations. The successful candidate will assist in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes in accordance with professional standards and organizational policies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Audit Planning and Execution: Plan and execute audit assignments in accordance with the approved annual audit plan and professional auditing standards.
Risk Assessment: Conduct risk-based audits of financial, operational, and compliance activities across all departments and units.
Control Evaluation: Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management frameworks, and governance processes.
Documentation: Prepare clear, concise, and well-documented audit working papers to support audit findings and conclusions.
Reporting: Draft audit reports detailing findings, risks, and actionable recommendations for management consideration.
Follow-up: Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ascertain the extent of compliance by management.
Process Improvement: Participate in the review of policies, procedures, and systems to ensure they support sound internal control environments.
Investigations: Carry out special investigations, forensic reviews, and ad hoc assignments as directed by the Chief Internal Auditor.
Compliance: Assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and contractual obligations.
Financial Oversight: Review financial statements and accounting records to detect errors, irregularities, and fraud.
External Liaison: Liaise with external auditors and provide necessary support during external audit exercises.
Professional Standards: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in legislation, regulations, and best practices in auditing and risk management.
Key Result Areas
Timely completion of audit assignments as per the annual audit plan.
Quality and accuracy of audit reports and working papers.
Adequacy of risk identification and control recommendations.
Level of compliance with audit recommendations by auditees.
Contribution to fraud prevention and detection initiatives.
Personal Attributes
High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Self-motivated and results-oriented.
Strong ethical standards and commitment to professional conduct.
Adaptable and able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV), and copies of certificates and testimonials via email only to recruit@kwasco.co.ke or hand delivered to the company office at Bobaracho HQ.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Managing Director Kisii Water & Sanitation Company Ltd P.O. Box 3880 – 40200 KISII
Applications must be received by close of business on 4th May 2026.
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