Rural Electrification Authority Kenya Jobs

Rural Electrification Authority Kenya Jobs

The Rural Electrification Authority, a State Corporation set up under the Energy Act, 2006 seeks to fill the following positions:

Senior Internal Auditor (Financial) (MG)

Key Tasks:
* Develop Audit plans and schedules;
* Plan and conduct detailed audit reviews on the REA non-technical operations and develop strategies to eliminate or minimize avoidable losses to the Authority and to ensure compliance with policies, plans, procedures, statutory regulations and the international financial Reporting standards (IFRSs);
* Plan and conduct physical verifications of all REA assets to ascertain their existence
* Prepare detailed and reliable working papers and maintain clearly referenced permanent and current Audit Files for all non-technical audit reviews; and
* Discuss findings and recommend corrective action with respective managers

Educational Qualifications:
* Bachelors of Commerce Degree( Accounting or Finance option ) or Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized University;

Professional Qualifications:
* Be a qualified Accountant with CPA(K), ACCA,CIA
* Qualification of CISA will be an added advantage
* Have a working knowledge of computer operations and systems
* Be of high integrity, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, have effective analytical skills and demonstrate effective leadership; and
* Be able to demonstrate a high level of maturity and work with minimum supervision.

Working Experience:
* Have a minimum of seven (7) years relevant working experience in Auditing, Financial management and Accounting, three of which must be in Auditing

Internal Auditor MG (9)

Key Tasks:
* Participate in development of Audit plans and schedules
* Participate in Development of strategies to eliminate or minimize avoidable losses to the Authority
* Conduct follow-up audits to determine the extent of implementation of audit recommendations
* Document the audit processes/procedures for ICT audits
* Ensuring proper authorization for transaction/documents
* Carry out Audit tests and procedures; and
* Preparing timely and accurate reports
Educational Qualifications:
* Bachelor Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance) or Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized University

Professional Qualifications:
* Be a qualified Accountant /Auditor with CPA(K), ACCA, CIA
* Qualification in CISA will be added advantage;
* Have working knowledge of computer operations and systems
* Have working knowledge of computer operations and systems
* Be of high integrity, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, have effective analytical skills and demonstrate effective leadership; and
* Be able to demonstrate a high level of maturity and work with minimum supervision.

Working Experience:
* Have a minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in Auditing, Financial management and Accounting, one of which must be in audit preferably ICT audits

Procurement/Supplies Analyst MG 9
Key Tasks:
* Preparation of the Procurement Plan for the organization
* Preparations of the department’s budget
* Conducts market analysis and benchmarking exercises
* Conducts make or buy analysis for use by the organization in decision making
* Maintains current industry going prices for various materials
* Maintains current trends in prices for volatile material components of goods (LME)
* Certifies prices variations from suppliers based on current LME prices Vs LME prices at the time of tender opening
* Consolidates monthly procurement reports including budgetary and performance contracting reports
* Help with the preparation of tender papers and board papers
* Carries out supplier performance evaluations
* Monitors the material availability in line with project execution.

Education/Professional Qualifications
The holder of this position need to be a holder of the following qualifications:
* B.com, BA in economics, business administration
* Post Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management (MCI PS)
* A good understanding of the Public Procurement and Disposals Act 2005
* Good analytical skills
* Computer literacy
* Five (5) years of relevant experience

Supplies Officers MG 9 (2)
Key Tasks:
* Coordinates the material receipts from suppliers and issues to contractors.
* Processes CRN for approval of the Chief Supplies Officer
* Leads stock taking exercise in respective individual storage locations
* Prepares stock reports
* Coordinates daily stock reconciliations
* Coordinates the goods returns to the suppliers.
* Supervises the storekeepers.
* Day to day running of the store

Education/Professional Qualifications
The holder of this position shall be a holder of the following qualifications:
* B.com, BA in economics, Business Administration or Engineering from a reputable university
* Post Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management (MCIPS)
* Computer literacy
* Analytical skills
* Five (5) years of relevant experience in supplies management
* Strong supervisory skills.

Store Keepers (2)
Key Tasks:
* Issues Stocks to contractors
* Receipt of materials from suppliers
* Undertakes stores transaction postings into SAP
* Stocktaking
* Inventory Reconciliations
* Record Keeping

Education/Professional Qualifications
* Store keeping personnel shall need skills in stock control,
* be holders of Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies from a reputable institution,
* computer literacy and have at least three (3) years experience.
* Those with technical/engineering qualifications will have an added advantage.

Security Officer MG 10
Key Tasks:
* Reports to Senior Security Officer
* Be in charge of all security issues within assigned regions
* Investigate all cases as assigned
* Supervise security guards contracted to REA locations
* Receive/write reports, investigate, compile and forward to the Senior Security Officer
* Prepare timely and accurate security reports
* Carry out investigations and other assignments as directed.

Education/Professional Qualifications
* A first university degree from a recognized university.
* Diploma or certificate in criminal investigations, criminal justice and crime scene management
* Relevant training on investigations from CID training school.
* Management course
* Computer literate

Work Experience
* Four years experience in relevant field preferably the rank of an Inspector or equivalent
* Emphasis shall be placed on the physical and emotional maturity required for the high degree of judgment anti diplomacy necessary to work efficiently.

REA is an equal opportunity employer and candidates who have the above qualifications may submit their applications enclosing detailed CV including day time telephone contacts and current remuneration quoting the job reference number on the envelope addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer
Rural Electrification Authority
The Chancery, Valley Road,
P.O. Box 34585-00100
Nairobi

So as to received by 22nd September 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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