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 Senior Internal Audit Manager for approval.
• Prepare and evaluate an annual audit plan to Internal Audit Manager for review and approval.
• Report to the Senior 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.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned to you within the scope of your employment, from an Authorized Officer.

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.