Internal Audit Officer - Technical

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

• Design and implement audit plans and programmes to routinely evaluate controls for the company’s Generation, T&D and Metering operations including contractual, policy compliance and corporate governance.
• Prepare, evaluate and submit an internal audit plan for the technical operations to the Internal Audit Manager for approval.
• Prepare and evaluate an annual audit plan to Internal Audit Manager for review and approval.
• Report to the Internal Audit Manager on all control deficiencies and weaknesses of T&D, Generation and Metering audits.
• Manage all Engineering, Financial and Administrative matters within the Internal Audit ‘Operations’ Section.
• Check and verify the action plan of Supervisors within the ‘Operations’ (T&D, Generation and Metering) section of the Internal Audit Department
• Assist in the preparation of Budgets and the implementation of Financial and Cost control measures within the ‘Operations’ (T&D, Generation and Metering) section.
• Conduct visits to customer and company premises (at short notice) with team to carry out testing and other investigations related to Metering, T&D or Generation.
• Attend meetings, functions as a representative of the Internal Audit Department when called upon.
• Promote the sharing of best practices across the company.
• Manage the section’s approved Budget prudently.
• Determine training needs for subordinate staff and other Company personnel, where necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information arising out of internal audit activities.
• Ensure that regular meetings are held with staff on safety codes and Standards.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITY:

• High level of organizational and Administrative skills
• Ability to work independently
• Brilliant Judgment and Analytical Skills
• Excellent interpersonal Skills
• High degree of integrity and confidentiality
• High level of proficiency in problem solving related to increased operating efficiency
• Knowledge of Financial and Tax Regulation including NIS, PAYE and VAT
• Excellent of Financial Practices

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering/Project Management or its equivalent from an accredited institution with at least five (5) years’ experience in Line Transmission and Distribution designs.

OR

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent from an accredited institution, City and Guilds, HNC or Higher Technical Diploma with eight (8) years’ experience in Line Transmission and Distribution designs.

OR

• Alternatively: Fifteen (15) years’ experience in the relevant field with knowledge of Auditing/Accounting would be an asset.