Chief Internal Auditor (Technical) at Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited

Job Specifications

• Develop draft annual risk-based audit work plan for the Technical Audit Section Lead the Technical Audit Team
• Supervise the implementation of the approved audit work plan covering the Technical Audits Section
• Review Audit Reports generated by the Technical Audit team
• Discuss draft audit findings with audit clients
• Monitor and track the closure of agreed technical audit recommendations
• Coordinate execution of special audit requests as may be required from time to time
• Draft Board Audit Committee papers covering the Technical Audit Section for review by the Internal Audit Manager
• Track the implementation of Board Resolutions arising from Technical Audit reports
• Work with other internal and external assurance providers to ensure proper coverage of audit universe and minimize duplication of efforts
• Prepare budgets for the technical audit section and monitor the utilisation of the budgets
• Appraise the performance of the Technical Audit Staff.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Master's Degree will be an added advantage Be in possession of any of the following: - CFE, CIA , or other relevant Technical Certifications Membership to Engineering professional body
• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience with at least four (4) years’ experience in a management role An appropriate Management/ Leadership Course from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications

Key Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge in the use of an audit management software Outstanding analytical skills with knowledge of use of Computer Aided Audit Tools (CAATS) Analytical Skills Flexibility and responsiveness.
• Communication, report writing and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
• Team player
• Strategic thinker
• Result driven. Integrity.