Kenya Utalii College (KUC) is a leading African hospitality and tourism training institution. Established 47 years ago the College has trained over 60,000 graduates from around the world who continue to serve in the local and international hospitality and tourism industry. The College opened its doors in 1975 and was established under the Hotels and Restaurants Act, (Cap. 494, Laws of Kenya) which has since been replaced by the Tourism Act, 2011.

REF: KUC/7/1/6/10/2023

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for provision of independent and objective assurance services on the College’s internal controls, risk management and governance. The position reports to the Council functionally and to the Principal and Chief Executive Officer administratively.

Job Specification

Job Specifications Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Providing the secretarial services to the Council Audit Committee. ii.
• Providing leadership to Internal Audit Directorate.
• Preparing annual internal audit work plan for approval by Audit Committee of the Council.
• Preparing and reviewing internal audit charter.
• Preparing quarterly reports on the status of implementation of the internal audit annual work plan for submission to the Council Audit Committee.
• Developing and implementing an internal risk-based audit strategy.
• Planning and undertaking audits to assess controls, operational and technical efficiencies and compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.
• Overseeing audit tests on internal controls in all processes.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the overall enterprise risk management program.
• Liaising with the Auditor General and ensuring follow up on the process of implementation of Internal and external audit recommendations.
• Recommending mitigation measures to address identified weaknesses where necessary.
• Ensuring that the Internal Audit systems, procedures and guidelines are prepared for approval.
• Supervising the preparation of work programmes to ensure that audits are planned and well managed.
• Reviewing and submission of audit reports to the Chief Executive Officer and the Council.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience in relevant work and at least five (5) years in senior management.
• Be in possession of any of the following: – CPA (K).
• Member of a professional body in good standing either ICPAK or IIA
• Supervisory Skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Be proficient in computer skills.
• Demonstrate merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Proficiency in IT;
• Strategic thinking;
• Strong Analytical skills;
• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Ethical and integrity;
• Attention to details;
• Problem solving;
• People Management skills;
• Emotional Intelligence; and
• Excellent listening skills.