Manager, General & Forensic Audit
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Kenya Power is hiring a Manager, General & Forensic Audit to lead general and forensic audit activities, develop risk-based audit plans, review financial and operational controls, investigate suspected fraud, and provide assurance and recommendations to management. The role is based in Nairobi, requires on-site work, and the deadline to apply is 16 October 2026.
- Senior management-level audit role at Kenya Power
- Leads general and forensic audit activities and fraud investigations
- Requires Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and CPA(K) or equivalent
- Risk-based audit planning and internal control evaluation
- Deadline: 16 October 2026
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Original source description
Job Title: Manager, General & Forensic Audit
Date Posted: 21/09/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Management
Employer: Kenya Power
Industry: Finance
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 16/10/2026
Finance Jobs, Kenya Power Jobs. Responsible for leading general and forensic audit activities, developing risk-based audit plans, reviewing financial and operational controls, investigating suspected fraud and irregularities, assessing internal control systems, monitoring audit findings, and providing assurance and recommendations to management. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, CPA(K) or equivalent professional qualification. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work.
Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/2063
Key Responsibilites
The key duties and
Responsibilities
- will include;
- Formulate and implement Departmental audit policies, norms and procedures.
- Examine and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the company’s internal control systems and procedures and recommend corrective action.
- Implement strategies for General and Forensic audits to ensure that Company operations and transactions comply with internal control systems, policies and procedures.
- Plan and conduct routine and forensic audits on Company operations in line with policies and procedures.
- Prepare risk-based annual audit and engagement plans detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities.
- Develop follow-up mechanisms to determine implementation and closure audit recommendations within appropriate and agreed upon timelines.
- Monitor levels of financial, fraud and IT risks by ensuring procedures, policies, legislation and regulations are correctly followed and complied with.
- Develop and maintain a continuous professional development (CPD) program for the staff in the Department in liaison with Human Resource Division.
- Benchmark on audit methods and tools for best practice in the areas of audit, fraud prevention and internal controls.
- Manage internal audit risk and implementation of mitigation strategies.
- Market internal audit as a value-adding function across the Company.
- Ensure compliance with the Company policies, regulations, standards and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coach, mentor and develop the team to ensure optimal performance and effective succession planning.
- Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, ICT, Supply Chain Management or related field from a recognized Institution;
- Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, ICT, Supply Chain Management or related field from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage;
Experience
- in the big four will be an added advantage;
- Ten (10) years of relevant work experience, with at least five (5) years in a Supervisory role in Internal Audit or in a comparable position.
- Membership to Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or a relevant professional body and in good standing.
- Possession of a valid Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information
- Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or related certification from a recognized Institution;
- Leadership skills
- Creativity and innovation
- Drive for results and achievement
- High levels of integrity and Ethics
- Strategic Thinker and Problem Solving
- NOTE
- This appointment is on renewable contractual term for a period of five (5) years based on performance and business requirements.