Job Description
Kenya Pipeline Company PLC (KPC) is inviting applications from accomplished audit and governance professionals for the position of General Manager (Internal Audit), Grade KPC 2. This executive leadership opportunity is designed for an experienced professional capable of strengthening the organization's governance, accountability, enterprise risk management, and internal control environment as the Company advances its strategic objectives as a Public Listed Company. Reporting functionally to the Board Audit Committee and administratively to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will provide independent assurance, strategic advisory services, and executive leadership that contribute to operational excellence, transparency, and sustainable organizational growth.
The successful candidate will oversee the entire Internal Audit function, ensuring that audit activities remain independent, objective, risk-focused, and aligned with internationally recognized professional standards. The role demands the ability to evaluate complex operational processes, financial systems, technology controls, compliance obligations, governance practices, project assurance activities, cybersecurity controls, and enterprise-wide risk management frameworks. The office holder will continuously assess the effectiveness of internal controls while recommending practical improvements that strengthen organizational resilience and enhance decision-making.
This position requires a visionary executive capable of building a modern internal audit function that supports business transformation while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professional independence. Working closely with the Board Audit Committee, Executive Management, regulators, and external assurance providers, the General Manager will ensure that governance structures remain effective, regulatory obligations are fulfilled, and emerging risks are proactively identified before they impact organizational performance.
The successful individual will champion ethical leadership, promote accountability across all departments, encourage a strong culture of compliance, and provide strategic insight that enables management to improve operational efficiency without compromising governance standards. The position also supports major capital investments, digital transformation programs, technology modernization initiatives, and business continuity planning by providing independent assurance throughout project lifecycles.
As the head of the Internal Audit Division, the General Manager will establish risk-based audit methodologies that prioritize critical business risks while ensuring audit resources deliver maximum organizational value. The role also involves evaluating fraud prevention mechanisms, reviewing enterprise-wide risk registers, strengthening governance policies, monitoring corrective action implementation, and providing objective recommendations that improve business performance.
KPC seeks an influential executive with exceptional leadership capabilities, extensive knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, strong business acumen, and outstanding stakeholder engagement skills. The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to communicate confidently with Board members, regulators, executive management, and external auditors while maintaining complete professional independence. This appointment is offered on a renewable five-year performance-based contract and presents an opportunity to influence governance excellence within one of Kenya's most strategically significant energy infrastructure organizations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for the Internal Audit Division while maintaining independence, objectivity, and professional integrity in all assurance engagements.
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine a comprehensive risk-based internal audit strategy aligned with organizational priorities and emerging business risks.
- Prepare and oversee annual audit plans covering operational, financial, compliance, information technology, engineering, procurement, cybersecurity, and governance functions.
- Evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of internal controls across all business operations.
- Present independent audit findings, strategic recommendations, and governance reports to the Board Audit Committee and Executive Management.
- Assess enterprise-wide risk management frameworks and provide assurance regarding risk identification, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting processes.
- Review organizational compliance with statutory requirements, corporate governance obligations, and internal policies.
- Lead operational audits aimed at identifying efficiency improvements, cost optimization opportunities, and enhanced resource utilization.
- Evaluate digital transformation programmes, technology governance frameworks, cybersecurity controls, business continuity arrangements, and disaster recovery capabilities.
- Review governance structures to ensure alignment with applicable legislation, corporate governance codes, and internationally accepted audit standards.
- Coordinate investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, financial irregularities, and control weaknesses where appropriate.
- Monitor implementation of agreed audit recommendations and verify effectiveness of corrective actions undertaken by management.
- Escalate unresolved high-risk control deficiencies and governance concerns to the Board Audit Committee.
- Advise executive leadership on governance enhancements that improve organizational resilience and long-term sustainability.
- Review Internal Audit Charter and Audit Committee Charter periodically to ensure continued relevance and regulatory compliance.
- Support governance assurance throughout major capital investment projects and organizational transformation initiatives.
- Provide professional guidance regarding regulatory developments affecting internal audit, governance, and enterprise risk management.
- Collaborate constructively with external auditors while preserving internal audit independence.
- Promote ethical leadership, accountability, transparency, and a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.
- Strengthen fraud prevention mechanisms through regular assessment of anti-fraud controls and awareness initiatives.
- Introduce innovative audit methodologies including data analytics, continuous auditing techniques, and technology-enabled assurance practices.
- Build and mentor high-performing audit professionals through coaching, succession planning, and continuous professional development.
- Establish measurable performance indicators for the Internal Audit Division.
- Maintain productive relationships with regulators, oversight agencies, professional bodies, and governance stakeholders.
- Ensure audit documentation complies with internationally recognized professional standards.
- Prepare comprehensive management reports highlighting strategic risks, audit outcomes, operational improvements, and governance recommendations.
- Participate in executive committees whenever independent assurance input is required.
- Continuously evaluate emerging regulatory, operational, technological, and strategic risks affecting the organization.
- Drive continuous enhancement of governance maturity while supporting responsible organizational growth.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Applicants should possess a master's degree from a recognized university together with a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or another closely related discipline. Professional certification such as CPA (K), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or an equivalent internationally recognized qualification is essential. Membership in a recognized professional association in good standing is mandatory. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional knowledge of corporate governance, enterprise risk management, internal controls, regulatory compliance, strategic auditing, and internationally accepted auditing standards. Strong understanding of COSO frameworks, risk
- based auditing methodologies, information systems auditing, capital market regulations, corporate governance principles, and Kenyan regulatory requirements is highly desirable. Excellent analytical thinking, executive decision
- making, strategic planning, stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, leadership, conflict resolution, report writing, presentation, and influencing abilities are expected. The successful candidate must exhibit unquestionable integrity, sound professional judgment, confidentiality, emotional intelligence, and the courage to provide objective opinions independently. Experience with digital transformation assurance, cybersecurity governance, fraud risk management, business continuity, data analytics, and organizational change management will provide a competitive advantage. Demonstrated capability to lead multidisciplinary teams while fostering accountability, innovation, collaboration, and high ethical standards is essential.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a comprehensive application consisting of a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, national identification document, relevant professional membership certificates, and any other supporting testimonials required by Kenya Pipeline Company PLC. Applications should be submitted through the official KPC recruitment process before the stated deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the subsequent stages of the recruitment process. Late applications or incomplete submissions may not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review all eligibility requirements before submitting their applications.
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