Petroleum Audit and Risk Analyst

About the role

This entry‑level position is based in the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, State Department for Petroleum. The analyst will work under senior supervision to support petroleum audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews.

Key responsibilities

• Collect and analyse information required for petroleum audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Assist in reviewing work programmes, budgets, field development plans and other petroleum proposals.
• Monitor compliance with petroleum agreements, government approvals, statutory payments, guarantees and other obligations.
• Participate in examination of upstream petroleum operation books, accounting entries, material records, inventories, vouchers and invoices.
• Inspect plants, facilities and warehouses related to petroleum operations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance), Business Administration (Accounting), Accounting & Finance, Economics & Finance or related field from a recognised Kenyan university.
• Part III of the CPA examination, Part III of the ACCA examination or equivalent recognised qualification.

Required skills

• Knowledge of accounting principles and audit procedures.
• Ability to perform risk assessments and compliance reviews in the petroleum sector.

What we offer

• Basic salary scale: KSH 45,210 – KSH 61,020 per month (CSG 10).
• House allowance: KSH 16,500 per month.
• Commuter allowance: KSH 5,000 per month.
• Leave, medical cover and other civil service benefits as provided by the government.