Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Internal Auditor to join our team. The successful candidate will support the organization in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control processes through independent and objective assurance activities.

Job Details

• Conducting financial, operational, compliance, and risk-based audits in accordance with the approved audit plan and professional standards.
• Assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks across business operations.
• Identifying control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, compliance gaps, and areas requiring process improvement.
• Preparing clear, accurate, and timely audit reports with practical and value-adding recommendations.
• Discussing audit findings and recommendations with process owners and management to ensure alignment and action planning.
• Monitoring implementation of agreed management actions and tracking closure of audit findings.
• Participating in the development and execution of the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of resource utilization and operational efficiency within business units.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Internal Audit function.
• Maintaining high ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional independence in line with internal audit best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Information Technology, or a related field from a recognized institution
• Professional certifications such as CPA(K), ACCA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related assurance function within: Financial Institutions, Audit firms or reputable corporate organizations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Conducting financial, operational, compliance, and risk-based audits in accordance with the approved audit plan and professional standards.
• Assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks across business operations.
• Identifying control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, compliance gaps, and areas requiring process improvement.
• Preparing clear, accurate, and timely audit reports with practical and value-adding recommendations.
• Discussing audit findings and recommendations with process owners and management to ensure alignment and action planning.
• Monitoring implementation of agreed management actions and tracking closure of audit findings.
• Participating in the development and execution of the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of resource utilization and operational efficiency within business units.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Internal Audit function.
• Maintaining high ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional independence in line with internal audit best practices.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Information Technology, or a related field from a recognized institution
• Professional certifications such as CPA(K), ACCA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent will be an added advantage.