This position is now filled
- An exciting opportunity for a Group Head of Internal Audit role, based in Kenya
- This opportunity is a chance to join a Kenyan based oil business
About Our Client
Our client is a privately owned energy solutions provider based in Nairobi Kenya. The main service of our client is procurement, trading, transport and management of petroleum products within Kenya and neighboring regions.
Job Description
Responsibilities
The Group Head of Internal Audit will be responsible for managing the following functions with our client in the Oil and Gas industry:
- Formulating overall direction, policies and procedures of the Internal Audit function in collaboration with Board of Directors;
- Managing the development of the group internal audit strategy and plan and communicating same to the Team;
- Supervising the Group Internal Audit function and provide leadership and counsel to the department;
- Managing the development of the department's budget and monitoring expenses against the budget to ensure that funds are optimally utilised;
- Establishing policies and procedures to guide Internal Audit activities;
- Periodically reviewing the Internal Audit processes and presenting thems to the Board / Chairman for approval ;
- Managing the development of the organisation's code of ethics;
- Maintaining close working relationships with other compliance functions throughout the group; and
- Reporting to the board at the required intervals on Internal Audit assignments including planned reviews, investigations, risk advisory work and any other ad-hoc activity as required.
The Successful Applicant
The Ideal Candidat For The Group Head Of Internal Audit Should Possess The Following
- A first degree in Accounting or any related discipline
- A Master's degree in Accounting/Economics/Finance/Business Administration or a related field
-
- Membership in either of the following professional bodies Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) Certified Institute of Auditors (CIA), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
- Possession of the following certifications is an added advantage: Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA), International Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
- Minimum of 12 years' Audit work experience with at least 5 years management experience
- Minimum of 5 years' experience with a top-tier Audit firm
- Experience across multiple industries/markets e.g. Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities etcetera. International work experience is an added advantageUse modern auditing techniques, including auditing automated financial and management information systems and management and operational areas.
- Practical experience in auditing in multiple countries are desirable and prior experience of auditing in Africa shall be a big plus.
What's on Offer
Our client is offering a competitive package for the suitable applicant who will resume the role of Group Head of Internal Audit based in Kenya.
