Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Britam is a leading diversified financial services group, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The group has interests across the Eastern and Southern Africa region, with operations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Mozambique and Malawi. The group offers a wide range of financial products and services in Insurance, Asset management, Ban...

Responsibilities or duties

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager the role holder will be responsible for conducting internal audits in line with the audit plan or as requested by the board or audit committee.

Key responsibilities:

• Evaluate governance and risk management elements within the service and design appropriate mitigation strategies for implementation.
• Plan and execute internal audits in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and established audit methodologies.
• Develop detailed audit programmes in consultation with the Internal Audit Manager, focusing on documented procedures, best practices, and high-risk areas.
• Conduct detailed audit tests across Group operations—including regional and branch visits—to highlight control weaknesses and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Manage the full audit cycle to confirm operational effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Determine the specific internal audit scope for assigned projects and adjust fieldwork parameters as circumstances require.
• Maintain transparent and open communication with management and Internal Audit Department leadership.
• Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives and evaluate the ongoing adequacy of internal control systems.
• Gather and document sufficient audit evidence to support all findings and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with the Internal Audit Manager on evidence-gathering methods and discuss findings during fieldwork to ensure final reports focus on unresolved issues.
• Verify compliance with all relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and Group standards.
• Deliver on performance requirements as defined in the department’s strategy map, balanced scorecard, and personal targets.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• CPA (K) certified is a requirement.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Analyst (CISA) and Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) are an added advantage.

Experience needed

• 4-6 years working experience in an Audit related field.

• Evaluate governance and risk management elements within the service and design appropriate mitigation strategies for implementation.
• Plan and execute internal audits in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and established audit methodologies.
• Develop detailed audit programmes in consultation with the Internal Audit Manager, focusing on documented procedures, best practices, and high-risk areas.
• Conduct detailed audit tests across Group operations—including regional and branch visits—to highlight control weaknesses and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Manage the full audit cycle to confirm operational effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Determine the specific internal audit scope for assigned projects and adjust fieldwork parameters as circumstances require.
• Maintain transparent and open communication with management and Internal Audit Department leadership.
• Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives and evaluate the ongoing adequacy of internal control systems.
• Gather and document sufficient audit evidence to support all findings and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with the Internal Audit Manager on evidence-gathering methods and discuss findings during fieldwork to ensure final reports focus on unresolved issues.
• Verify compliance with all relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and Group standards.
• Deliver on performance requirements as defined in the department’s strategy map, balanced scorecard, and personal targets.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• CPA (K) certified is a requirement.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Analyst (CISA) and Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) are an added advantage.