Job Description
Kenya Pipeline Company PLC (KPC) is seeking a highly motivated, technically competent, and ethically grounded Internal Auditor (Technical) – Grade KPC 6 to strengthen its Internal Audit function. This opportunity is ideal for an engineering professional who possesses strong auditing capabilities and wishes to contribute to the continuous improvement of one of Kenya's most strategic energy infrastructure organizations. The successful candidate will play an important role in evaluating engineering operations, infrastructure projects, maintenance activities, technical controls, compliance processes, asset management systems, and risk management practices across the organization.
Working within the Internal Audit Department, the Technical Internal Auditor will support the implementation of risk-based audit assignments covering engineering projects, pipeline integrity, construction activities, plant maintenance, procurement of technical equipment, capital expenditure, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and governance frameworks. The role demands a professional capable of examining complex engineering processes while identifying opportunities for operational excellence, improved internal controls, cost optimization, and enhanced accountability.
The successful candidate will participate throughout the complete audit engagement lifecycle beginning with annual audit planning, engagement planning, risk assessment, fieldwork execution, evidence gathering, documentation, report preparation, management discussions, and post-audit follow-up reviews. The position requires close collaboration with engineering departments, project managers, maintenance teams, finance professionals, procurement specialists, compliance officers, and senior leadership to ensure that business processes remain effective, transparent, and aligned with corporate objectives.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to combine engineering knowledge with professional auditing practices in a dynamic operational environment. The Internal Auditor (Technical) will be expected to apply internationally accepted auditing standards while utilizing modern audit methodologies, data analytics techniques, and technology-enabled audit tools to improve audit quality and organizational performance.
KPC values integrity, professionalism, innovation, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate should demonstrate excellent analytical thinking, objective judgment, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to produce comprehensive audit reports supported by sufficient evidence and practical recommendations. Candidates should be comfortable working independently while also contributing effectively within multidisciplinary audit teams handling assignments across multiple company locations.
The organization offers exposure to large-scale engineering operations, strategic infrastructure projects, corporate governance initiatives, enterprise risk management, and continuous professional development. Individuals who thrive in challenging environments, maintain high ethical standards, and possess strong technical knowledge will find this role both professionally rewarding and impactful. The successful applicant will help safeguard organizational assets, strengthen governance structures, improve operational efficiency, support regulatory compliance, and contribute to sustainable organizational growth through independent and objective assurance services.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of annual risk-based internal audit plans by providing technical insights into engineering operations and infrastructure risks.
- Review engineering processes to identify operational risks requiring audit attention.
- Develop comprehensive audit planning documentation for assigned engagements.
- Prepare detailed audit programs covering engineering, maintenance, construction, and operational activities.
- Conduct risk assessments before commencement of audit assignments.
- Execute audit fieldwork according to approved audit methodologies and professional standards.
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of engineering internal controls.
- Examine maintenance procedures to verify compliance with established standards.
- Assess technical project implementation against approved specifications and contractual requirements.
- Review capital investment projects for compliance, efficiency, and value for money.
- Verify compliance with engineering regulations and statutory requirements.
- Assess pipeline integrity management processes and operational safeguards.
- Evaluate preventive and corrective maintenance systems.
- Examine procurement processes involving engineering equipment and technical services.
- Review inventory controls for engineering materials and critical spare parts.
- Verify the accuracy and completeness of engineering documentation.
- Analyze operational performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities.
- Utilize audit management software for planning, documentation, monitoring, and reporting.
- Apply Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) during audit assignments.
- Gather, analyze, and document sufficient audit evidence.
- Lead assigned technical audit engagements from planning through reporting.
- Coordinate audit activities with multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintain complete and organized audit working papers.
- Prepare clear, objective, and evidence-based audit reports.
- Present audit observations to management professionally and confidently.
- Discuss audit findings with departmental representatives to obtain management responses.
- Recommend practical corrective actions to strengthen internal controls.
- Monitor implementation of agreed audit recommendations.
- Conduct follow-up reviews to assess effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Investigate special assignments, management requests, and operational concerns as directed.
- Identify opportunities for improving operational efficiency.
- Evaluate compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Review engineering governance practices and accountability structures.
- Assess risk mitigation measures implemented by operational departments.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive organizational information.
- Promote ethical conduct throughout audit engagements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Internal Audit Department.
- Prepare periodic audit progress updates for supervisors.
- Participate in professional development activities to remain current with auditing standards.
- Collaborate effectively with technical experts and business stakeholders.
- Exercise professional skepticism and independent judgment throughout assignments.
- Contribute to strengthening corporate governance and organizational resilience through objective assurance services.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or another closely related engineering discipline from a recognized institution. Registration with the relevant professional engineering body is required. Candidates should demonstrate a minimum of four years of relevant experience gained within an internal audit department, external audit firm, engineering assurance environment, infrastructure organization, or comparable commercial enterprise where technical audits formed a significant component of assigned responsibilities.
- The ideal candidate should possess excellent knowledge of risk
- based auditing methodologies, engineering control environments, corporate governance principles, enterprise risk management, and internationally accepted internal auditing standards. Practical experience using audit management software and Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) will be highly advantageous. Strong analytical reasoning, investigative capability, sound professional judgment, excellent report writing skills, effective presentation ability, and advanced communication skills are essential. Candidates should demonstrate high ethical standards, unquestionable integrity, attention to detail, adaptability, strategic thinking, teamwork, problem
- solving ability, organizational skills, time management, stakeholder engagement capability, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. The successful applicant should be capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously while producing objective, accurate, timely, and well
- supported audit reports that contribute to continuous organizational improvement.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official Kenya Pipeline Company PLC recruitment portal or follow the application instructions provided in the official vacancy announcement. Applications should include a detailed CV, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, valid professional registration documents, National Identification Card or Passport, and any other supporting documents requested in the advertisement. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the subsequent stages of the recruitment process. Ensure all information provided is accurate, complete, and submitted before the stated application deadline.