Charles Kipngetich Langat is a seasoned professional with a career spanning over 28 years in finance, audit, and corporate governance. Charles holds an MBA in Finance from Heriot Watt University, United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a specialization in Accounting from the University of Nairobi. He is also a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
Charles's journey to his current role as Director of Audit started as an audit manager in PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). He then served as the Financial Controller at BOC Kenya Limited, Head of Internal Audit at Bamburi Cement Limited and Divisional Director at Sovereign Group Plc before joining KCB Group on 1st July 2013. These diverse experiences have honed his strategic acumen and audit stewardship skills enabling him to navigate complex challenges in the banking industry.
In his current capacity as Group Director of Audit, Charles plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and efficacy of the Group's internal controls. His key responsibilities include supporting the work of the Group Audit and Risk Committee, leading the internal audit team in executing the risk-based audit plan, and providing independent evaluations of the control environment in conformance with the audit professional standards.
Charles leadership is characterized by his passion in fostering collaboration and communication across functional areas. He maintains dialogue with senior management, offering insights from audit activities through provision of results of the Audit work, and quarterly reporting thus enabling management to evaluate and make control conscious decisions.
An advocate for excellence, Charles conducts regular quality assurance reviews to uphold Global Internal Audit Standards in the work carried out by the Group Internal Audit Division. Furthermore, he collaborates with external auditors and control groups to streamline audit processes and enhance organizational efficiency.
His commitment to excellence continues to drive organizational success, ensuring robust governance frameworks and financial integrity across the Group's operations.