Manager, Internal Audit
2025-08-18T05:00:36+00:00
Liberty Life
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FULL_TIME
kenya
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Management
2025-08-24T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Job Summary
The role is responsible for supporting the strategic objectives of the Internal Audit function by leading the planning, execution, and reporting of risk-based audits across regulated entities in Kenya and Uganda. Reporting to the Head of Audit, the role is responsible for delivering high-quality assurance and advisory services that evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and execution of a risk-based bi-annual internal audit plan that is aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities, regulatory obligations, and emerging risks.
- Plan, supervise, and execute internal audits in line with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the department’s audit methodology.
- Ensure audit assignments are delivered within agreed timelines, scope, and budget.
- Leverage data analytics, automation, and continuous auditing techniques to enhance audit effectiveness and coverage.
- Ensure audit documentation meets internal quality assurance standards and effectively utilises audit management systems and data analytics platforms.
- Review workpapers, and finalise audit reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and actionable recommendations.
- Track, follow up, and report on the implementation of audit recommendations and closure of audit issues.
- Analyse audit findings to identify systemic control weaknesses, trends, and root causes, and escalate key insights to inform risk mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and present high-quality audit reports and insights for submission to management and relevant Board committees.
- Lead, coach, and mentor audit staff, ensuring appropriate supervision, performance management, and professional development.
- Foster a high-performance, collaborative audit culture while maintaining the IIA professional standards that is focused on accountability, courage, trust and support.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with senior management and key stakeholders across the assigned audit portfolio.
- Manage stakeholder expectations through regular, transparent communication and value-adding engagement.
- Provide advisory support on strategic projects, change initiatives, and emerging risk areas as requested by the Head of Internal Audit.
- Participate in management committees or working groups as needed to provide risk and control input.
- Support the Head of Internal Audit in assessing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Stay up to date with changes in the internal audit profession, industry regulations, and relevant legislation.
- Ensure audit practices remain compliant with professional standards and support the internal quality assurance and improvement program.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Actuarial or STEM field
Certified Public Accountant (K)
Professional certification in auditing (e.g., CIA, CISA) is an added advantage
Experience
- At least 10 years working experience in internal Audit preferably in financial services
- Proven ability to lead assurance in complex, regulated, and multi-entity environments
- Experience in building partnerships and engaging with multiple stakeholders at senior levels.
Competencies
- Knowledge of internal audit methodologies and risk-based planning
- Knowledge of professional auditing and accounting standards
- Knowledge of insurance concepts and procedures
- Good understanding of audit software and analytics tools (e.g., TeamMate, IDEA, ACL)
- Relevant insurance regulatory knowledge in Kenya and Uganda
- Experience in performance management and quality assurance
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Analytical and critical Reasoning
- Strong risk management techniques
- Delivering results
- Ability to cope with pressure and setbacks
Key Responsibilities Contribute to the development and execution of a risk-based bi-annual internal audit plan that is aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities, regulatory obligations, and emerging risks. Plan, supervise, and execute internal audits in line with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the department’s audit methodology. Ensure audit assignments are delivered within agreed timelines, scope, and budget. Leverage data analytics, automation, and continuous auditing techniques to enhance audit effectiveness and coverage. Ensure audit documentation meets internal quality assurance standards and effectively utilises audit management systems and data analytics platforms. Review workpapers, and finalise audit reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and actionable recommendations. Track, follow up, and report on the implementation of audit recommendations and closure of audit issues. Analyse audit findings to identify systemic control weaknesses, trends, and root causes, and escalate key insights to inform risk mitigation strategies. Prepare and present high-quality audit reports and insights for submission to management and relevant Board committees. Lead, coach, and mentor audit staff, ensuring appropriate supervision, performance management, and professional development. Foster a high-performance, collaborative audit culture while maintaining the IIA professional standards that is focused on accountability, courage, trust and support. Build and maintain effective working relationships with senior management and key stakeholders across the assigned audit portfolio. Manage stakeholder expectations through regular, transparent communication and value-adding engagement. Provide advisory support on strategic projects, change initiatives, and emerging risk areas as requested by the Head of Internal Audit. Participate in management committees or working groups as needed to provide risk and control input. Support the Head of Internal Audit in assessing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. Stay up to date with changes in the internal audit profession, industry regulations, and relevant legislation. Ensure audit practices remain compliant with professional standards and support the internal quality assurance and improvement program.
Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Actuarial or STEM field Certified Public Accountant (K) Professional certification in auditing (e.g., CIA, CISA) is an added advantage
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Vacancy title:
Manager, Internal Audit
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
Liberty Life
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, August 24 2025
Duty Station:
kenya | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Job Summary
The role is responsible for supporting the strategic objectives of the Internal Audit function by leading the planning, execution, and reporting of risk-based audits across regulated entities in Kenya and Uganda. Reporting to the Head of Audit, the role is responsible for delivering high-quality assurance and advisory services that evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and execution of a risk-based bi-annual internal audit plan that is aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities, regulatory obligations, and emerging risks.
- Plan, supervise, and execute internal audits in line with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the department’s audit methodology.
- Ensure audit assignments are delivered within agreed timelines, scope, and budget.
- Leverage data analytics, automation, and continuous auditing techniques to enhance audit effectiveness and coverage.
- Ensure audit documentation meets internal quality assurance standards and effectively utilises audit management systems and data analytics platforms.
- Review workpapers, and finalise audit reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and actionable recommendations.
- Track, follow up, and report on the implementation of audit recommendations and closure of audit issues.
- Analyse audit findings to identify systemic control weaknesses, trends, and root causes, and escalate key insights to inform risk mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and present high-quality audit reports and insights for submission to management and relevant Board committees.
- Lead, coach, and mentor audit staff, ensuring appropriate supervision, performance management, and professional development.
- Foster a high-performance, collaborative audit culture while maintaining the IIA professional standards that is focused on accountability, courage, trust and support.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with senior management and key stakeholders across the assigned audit portfolio.
- Manage stakeholder expectations through regular, transparent communication and value-adding engagement.
- Provide advisory support on strategic projects, change initiatives, and emerging risk areas as requested by the Head of Internal Audit.
- Participate in management committees or working groups as needed to provide risk and control input.
- Support the Head of Internal Audit in assessing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Stay up to date with changes in the internal audit profession, industry regulations, and relevant legislation.
- Ensure audit practices remain compliant with professional standards and support the internal quality assurance and improvement program.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Actuarial or STEM field
Certified Public Accountant (K)
Professional certification in auditing (e.g., CIA, CISA) is an added advantage
Experience
- At least 10 years working experience in internal Audit preferably in financial services
- Proven ability to lead assurance in complex, regulated, and multi-entity environments
- Experience in building partnerships and engaging with multiple stakeholders at senior levels.
Competencies
- Knowledge of internal audit methodologies and risk-based planning
- Knowledge of professional auditing and accounting standards
- Knowledge of insurance concepts and procedures
- Good understanding of audit software and analytics tools (e.g., TeamMate, IDEA, ACL)
- Relevant insurance regulatory knowledge in Kenya and Uganda
- Experience in performance management and quality assurance
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Analytical and critical Reasoning
- Strong risk management techniques
- Delivering results
- Ability to cope with pressure and setbacks
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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