Internal Auditor

Hero Petroleum is a young, ambitious, and highly skilled energy trading company headquartered in Nairobi, with operations across East Africa—Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, DRC, and Burundi. We specialize in the supply and trading of petroleum and petrochemicals, advanced fuel blending, logistics solutions, risk management, and valuation of recycled and sub‑prime products 

Role Overview

The Internal Auditor will play a pivotal role in strengthening Hero Petroleum’s internal control environment. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and working closely with senior management, the successful candidate will perform independent and objective audits, identify key risks, evaluate operational and financial processes, and recommend improvements to governance, risk management, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Planning & Execution

• Develop, update, and implement the annual internal audit plan aligned with organizational risks.
• Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits across business units.
• Execute grant-specific and special audits, as required.
• Prepare clear, well-documented audit workpapers and reports with practical, actionable findings.

2. Risk Assessment & Compliance

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize key business risks and control weaknesses.
• Test effectiveness of existing controls and compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Monitor and report on remedial action plans, following up on audit recommendations until closure.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Liaise with senior management to understand operations, discuss audit plans, and ensure collaboration.
• Provide advisory support on process improvements, governance, and risk mitigation.
• Serve as a liaison for external audits, supporting documentation and coordination processes.

4. Continuous Improvement & Best Practices

• Keep abreast of changes in accounting, auditing, and corporate governance standards.
• Recommend enhancements to internal audit methodologies, including the use of technology and data analytics tools.
• Promote awareness of internal audit’s role through training and engagement with staff.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of internal audit experience, ideally within the petroleum, energy, or trading sectors.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, risk management, financial and operational audits.
• Proficiency in audit software and MS Office, with data analytics experience a plus.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and communication skills.
• Strong integrity, confidentiality, and stakeholder management ability.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking – Able to dissect complex processes and identify risk exposure.
• Attention to Detail – Maintains precision and oversight in audit documentation.
• Independence & Objectivity – Upholds unbiased evaluations and sound professional judgment.
• Communication Skills – Presents findings clearly and works constructively with stakeholders.
• Adaptability & Initiative – Proactively identifies areas for improvement and acts with minimal supervision.

What We Offer

• A dynamic working environment within a rapidly expanding East African energy trading company.
• Exposure to cross-border operations and diverse audit scopes across multiple countries.
• Professional development opportunities, including industry-specific training and certifications.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.