Internal Audit Lead

About EACOP

East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd is in charge of the construction and operation of the 1,443km crude oil export infrastructure that will transport Uganda's crude oil from Kabaale – Hoima in Uganda to the Chongoleani Peninsula near Tanga Port in Tanzania for export to the international market. The pipeline has a peak capacity of 246,000 bbl/day (296km in Uganda and 1,147km in Tanzania), is fully buried and includes six pumping stations, two pressure reduction stations, 76 block valves and a marine storage and load-out terminal at Chongoleani. Shareholders are TotalEnergies (62%), UNOC (15%), TPDC (15%) and CNOOC (8%). EACOP is a UK-registered entity fiscally resident in Uganda and operates under Inter-Governmental and Host Government Agreements with Uganda and Tanzania. The project enhances the central corridor between Uganda and Tanzania through new infrastructure, logistics and technology transfer, including fibre-optic capacity for pipeline monitoring and third-party connectivity. Core values are Safety, Mutual Respect, Innovation, Unity and Excellence. For an Internal Audit professional, EACOP offers exposure to a large-scale, multi-country, high-governance energy infrastructure project with strong emphasis on governance, risk management, internal controls, Global Internal Audit Standards, and collaboration with external auditors, regulators, the Board and the Audit Advisory Committee.

Job Details

The Internal Audit Lead will support the Director of Internal Audit and EIMS in providing independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services across EACOP. The role will lead the development and execution of the annual audit plan, evaluate internal controls, identify risks and control gaps, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management and operational effectiveness.

• Company: East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd
• Location: Kampala, Uganda
• Duty Station: Kampala
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Time Type: Full time
• Job Requisition ID: JR101564
• Reporting Line: Reports to Director of Internal Audit and EIMS; supports reporting to the Audit Advisory Committee and Senior Leadership Team
• Application Method: Online via Workday redirect form
• Application URL: https://eacop.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EACOP/details/Internal-Audit-Lead_JR101564

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the annual audit plan based on risk assessments
• Conduct special assignments requested by the Board or Managing Director (MD)
• Review and assess internal control systems, identify control gaps, and recommend improvements
• Review and prepare audit reports with clear findings, root causes, and actionable recommendations
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions
• Assist in the development and implementation of audit tools, templates, and methodology in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards
• Provide mentorship, supervision, and performance evaluations to Internal Audit Officers
• Facilitate collaboration with external auditors and regulatory bodies
• Provide ad hoc advisory services to management while maintaining audit independence
• Support the Director of Internal Audit in reporting to the Audit Advisory Committee and Senior Leadership Team

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Auditing, preferably working in a Big Four Auditing Firm
• Degree level qualification (Commercial / Business / Administration or related field)
• Commercial / Business / Administration Complementary Training
• Familiar with performance improvement methodologies
• Achievement oriented
• Culture sensitive approach
• Good communication skills (in English speaking and writing) and strong interpersonal relationship ability

Job Summary

• Job Category: Auditing
• Job Type: Full-time
• Deadline of this Job: 2026-09-07 (End Date: September 7, 2026 - 13 days left to apply as per Workday listing)
• Duty Station: Kampala
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