Job Description
Kenya Pipeline Company PLC (KPC) is seeking to recruit a highly accomplished and strategic professional for the position of Chief Internal Auditor (Technical) – Grade KPC 4. This senior leadership opportunity is designed for an experienced engineering and audit specialist who is passionate about strengthening governance, enhancing operational efficiency, safeguarding critical infrastructure, and promoting accountability across technical operations. The successful candidate will provide leadership in planning, coordinating, executing, and continuously improving technical audit activities while ensuring that engineering, maintenance, pipeline operations, construction projects, asset management, and related technical functions comply with applicable laws, industry regulations, internal policies, and internationally recognized standards. Reporting to senior management within the Internal Audit function, the Chief Internal Auditor (Technical) will develop comprehensive risk-based audit plans aligned with the organization's strategic priorities and emerging operational risks. The role requires close collaboration with engineering teams, project managers, operational departments, executive leadership, and oversight committees to identify control weaknesses, recommend practical improvements, and monitor implementation of agreed corrective actions. The successful candidate will oversee a team of technical auditors, mentor professionals, allocate assignments, review audit evidence, ensure consistency in audit quality, and promote continuous professional development within the section. The position also involves reviewing engineering projects, pipeline integrity programs, maintenance systems, procurement of technical assets, environmental compliance, safety controls, capital investments, and operational efficiency initiatives to ensure resources are managed responsibly and risks remain within acceptable limits. The incumbent will prepare comprehensive technical audit reports, communicate findings to management, present recommendations supported by evidence, and contribute to informed decision-making through accurate risk analysis. Additionally, the role requires coordination with external auditors, regulators, and other assurance providers to improve audit coverage while eliminating duplication of effort. Budget planning, performance monitoring, governance reporting, and preparation of Board Audit Committee documentation will form an essential part of the assignment. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional analytical ability, professional judgment, ethical leadership, and extensive engineering knowledge capable of supporting a complex national energy infrastructure organization. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking, and leadership skills will be critical for successfully driving continuous improvement across KPC's technical environment. This opportunity offers an excellent platform for an experienced audit leader to influence organizational excellence, strengthen enterprise risk management, and contribute directly to the reliability, safety, sustainability, and long-term success of one of Kenya's most important energy infrastructure institutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive annual risk-based technical audit plans aligned with organizational objectives and emerging operational risks.
- Lead and provide strategic direction to the Technical Audit Section while maintaining high professional standards.
- Supervise execution of approved technical audit assignments covering engineering operations, pipeline systems, maintenance, projects, and technical support functions.
- Review working papers, audit evidence, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with professional auditing standards.
- Evaluate effectiveness of engineering controls, asset management systems, maintenance programs, and operational processes.
- Assess compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, engineering standards, and corporate governance frameworks.
- Review capital expenditure projects to verify appropriate planning, execution, cost control, quality management, and contract compliance.
- Examine technical procurement processes to ensure transparency, value for money, and effective risk management.
- Conduct engineering risk assessments and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
- Review technical audit reports for completeness, factual accuracy, clarity, and quality before final submission.
- Present audit findings and recommendations to management through constructive professional discussions.
- Monitor implementation of agreed audit recommendations and verify timely closure of corrective actions.
- Track progress of Board resolutions arising from technical audit reports.
- Prepare Board Audit Committee papers relating to technical audit activities.
- Coordinate special technical investigations and management-requested audit assignments.
- Work collaboratively with internal auditors, external auditors, regulators, and other assurance providers.
- Minimize duplication of audit activities through coordinated assurance planning.
- Prepare annual operational budgets for the Technical Audit Section.
- Monitor budget utilization and ensure responsible management of allocated financial resources.
- Supervise, mentor, coach, and evaluate technical audit staff performance.
- Support staff capacity development through training, knowledge sharing, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Promote continuous improvement of technical audit methodologies and quality assurance practices.
- Utilize audit management software and Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) during assignments.
- Identify emerging operational, engineering, cybersecurity, environmental, and safety risks affecting technical operations.
- Evaluate reliability of engineering information systems supporting operational activities.
- Strengthen internal control systems through practical recommendations.
- Promote ethical conduct, accountability, transparency, and compliance throughout technical operations.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive organizational information and audit findings.
- Prepare periodic management reports highlighting significant risks, trends, and audit performance indicators.
- Participate in strategic organizational initiatives where independent technical assurance is required.
- Build productive working relationships across departments while maintaining auditor independence.
- Support continuous enhancement of enterprise risk management practices.
- Ensure technical audit activities remain aligned with international internal auditing standards and engineering best practices.
- Perform additional responsibilities assigned by senior management in accordance with organizational priorities.
Qualifications & Requirements
- The ideal candidate must possess a bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized university. A master's degree in engineering, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related discipline will provide an added advantage. Applicants should possess a recognized professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or another relevant technical auditing qualification. Membership in a recognized engineering professional body is mandatory. Candidates must demonstrate at least ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in engineering, technical auditing, infrastructure assurance, or related technical risk management, including a minimum of four (4) years in a senior management or leadership position. Completion of a recognized Management or Leadership Development Course is required. Strong knowledge of audit management software and Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) is essential. Applicants should possess exceptional analytical and problem
- solving abilities, sound professional judgment, strategic thinking capability, excellent report writing skills, effective presentation abilities, strong communication skills, integrity, confidentiality, flexibility, stakeholder management skills, leadership competence, teamwork, cross
- functional collaboration, attention to detail, excellent planning and organizational abilities, decision
- making capability, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, commitment to ethical standards, adaptability to changing operational environments, and the ability to deliver quality results within strict deadlines while maintaining independence and objectivity.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the stated qualifications should submit their application through the official Kenya Pipeline Company PLC recruitment process before the application deadline. Applicants are encouraged to prepare an updated curriculum vitae, certified academic and professional certificates, relevant professional membership documentation, and any additional supporting documents specified in the vacancy announcement. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process. KPC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates who meet the requirements of the position.
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