Subcontractor Auditors

Bureau Veritas is a recognized world leader in testing, inspection and certification services (TIC).

With more than 120 years of experience in Africa and since 1994 in Nairobi to perform pre-export verification of conformity and government services in international trade, we developed a strong knowledge of the country, its activities and patterns.

Later on, we extended our scope of operations to all the markets of Bureau Veritas and have contributed to the development of Kenya and have worked for a greener economy and a more reliable agriculture.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Organise, or participate in organisation of the audit
Carry out review of documentation
Prepare the audit plan

Carry out audit by:
Lead the opening meeting
Carry out individual interviews as identified with the client
Prepare the conclusions for the report
Lead the closing meeting at the end of the audit
Assess client compliance in order to issue or maintain certification
Ensure timely production of good quality reports (including expenses claims)

Accountabilities

Follow-up of actions to be done after the audit:
Agree the non-conformities with the client
Review the corrective actions proposed by the client
Accept and sign off the corrective actions
Submit the paperwork to the relevant local office
Issue audit report and time-expenses report timely
Ensures the follow-up of certification
Follow-up audits in accordance with the terms of the contract
Contribute to the sharing of knowledge
Remain abreast of changes in the relevant areas, as well as developments in norms and regulations
Maintain and share knowledge and skills Contribute to developing business providing leads

Minimum Requirements
Experience & Skills

Have a varied breadth of industry sector experience,
Experience of carrying out either third-party or second-party audits.

Have held positions with responsibility of Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental management systems, Food Management systems, Social Audits and Sustainability departments.

Demonstrate strong working knowledge and experience of management system standards, compliance and auditing techniques.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Excellent organisational skills
Available time for training and qualification purposes

Preferred Qualifications Required:
Proven knowledge of any of the following schemes: QMS, EMS, OHSMS, ISMS, BCMS, EnMS, FSMS, FSSC, ISO 14064, CDM, Gold Standard, VCS, ISO 28001, SMETA, BRC, GLOBAL GAP, ISO 26000
An advantage if already qualified to Lead Auditor Status in QMS, EMS, OHSMS, ISMS, BCMS, EnMS, FSMS, FSSC, ISO 14064, GRI, TCFD, ISO 28001, SMETA (Apsca Qualified), BRC, GLOBAL GAP, ISO 26000
Educated to degree level or equivalent.

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