Assistant Director, Petroleum Audit and Risk Analysis at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

V/No. 268/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 87,360- Ksh.121,430 p.m. (CSG 7)
House Allowance: Ksh.16, 800 – 45,000p.m (depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 12,000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• served for a minimum period of nine (9) years and be currently serving at the grade of Senior Petroleum Audit and Risk Analyst, CSG 9 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting option or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Part III of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination or Part III of the Association for Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• be a Certified Information System Auditor (C.I.S.A.);
• been registered with relevant professional body; and
• demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• interpreting petroleum cost audit for sound audit principles and controls in line with the best practices of oil and gas industries;
• developing risk assessment and management framework for oil and gas projects;
• preparing and submitting audit reports;
• reporting on implementation of annual audit work plan;
• reviewing audit reports and verifying credibility of petroleum cost claims posted by licensed oil companies; and
• preparing oil and gas audit inspection programs.