Overall Purpose
Reporting functionally
to the Board and administratively to the Managing Director, the role is
responsible for bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and
improving the effectiveness of risk management, control mechanisms, and
operational and governance processes.
Responsibilities
- Guide Management and the Audit
Committee of the Board in its oversight of Audit through regular Audits
& reports; recommend and implement improvements to ensure appropriate
control environment for risk exposures is minimized or removed;
- Leading the development and implementation
of an internal risk-based audit strategy and annual plan for the
Corporation;
- Planning and undertaking audits
to assess controls, operational and technical efficiencies and compliance
with selected policies, procedures and regulations;
- Driving operational
improvements throughout the organization to improve overall efficiencies
and enhance internal controls;
- Periodically review internal
Audit Charter and Audit Committee Charter in line with the changes in the
internal Audit profession and Government guidelines;
- Review the process of
identification, Assessment and management of enterprise
- Promoting the highest standards
of ethics and standards across the Corporation, based on the principles of
integrity, objectivity, competence and confidentiality;
- Ensuring due diligence in the
management of the Corporation’s affairs;
- Review and report to the audit
committee on actions taken by management to correct conditions reported by
audit Determines whether actions taken are appropriate for the
circumstances or initiate further discussions with appropriate management
and staff;
- Recommend and implement
adoption of new professional standards, codes of practice & policies,
legislative issues, new audit regulations/trends and audit methodology;
- Provide an independent view
during implementation of new projects, processes and systems
- to ensure their quality and
compliance with the corporation’s policies and procedures;
- Build internal capability
through periodic training to promote awareness on internal controls and compliance;
- Advise on appointment of
external audit firms and outsourced independent assurance services;
- Serve as Secretary to the Audit
Committee of the board.
Qualifications
To be appointed to this
role, the successful candidate must be a Kenyan citizen and have;
- Master’s Degree in any of the
following fields: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration,
Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the
following fields: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration,
Mathematics, Engineering Statistics, Economics or any other equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
- A minimum twelve (12) years’
experience in relevant work at least five (5) years of which must be in a
senior management position in the Public Service or in reputable
organization;
- Must have Certified Public
Accountants (K), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualifications;
- Be a Certified Internal Systems
Auditor (CISA);
- Be a Member of a professional
body e. the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK)
and/or Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya);
- Proficiency in computer
applications;
- Fulfills the requirements of
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
Key Competencies:
- Comprehensive knowledge and
understanding of oil industry requirements including broad knowledge of
international trends in auditing and corporate governance;
- Strong well developed written
and verbal communication, intense concentration of mental and
interpersonal skills including ability to conduct computerized
audits/investigations and prepare relevant and quality reports;
- Flexibility and responsiveness
in handling and determining complaints, sound analytical skills and the
ability to identify with precision the critical factors of a problem in an
impartial and objective way;
- Ability to maintain
professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends in auditing
through continuing professional education (CPE);
- Ability to maintain
confidentiality of privileged information and to ensure absolute
discretion and sensitivity to confidential matters;
- Ability to solve complex and
outstanding technical and administrative problems by generating alternative
workable solutions;
- Ability to deliver corporate
articulated vision for change, create sense of urgency around change and
motivate staff to join change effort;
- Excellent interpersonal skills
and ability to manage staff of different orientation
How to Apply
Interested candidates
are requested to visit the KPC website www.kpc.co.ke under the
Career Opportunities section where the Job Descriptions and Specifications as
well as the User Manual containing instructions on how to apply for the
positions have been posted.
All applications should be received not later than 5.00pm (East
African Time) on Tuesday, 21st July 2020.
Kenya Pipeline Company is an equal opportunity employer committed
to diversity and gender equality. Women and persons with disability are
encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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