Looking for an audit job in Kenya? United Bank for Africa Kenya is hiring a senior internal auditor to evaluate internal controls, manage audit assignments and ensure regulatory compliance. The role is based in Nairobi and experience in risk management is required.

To lead and execute independent, objective assurance and consulting activities designed to add value and improve the Bank’s operations. This role is responsible for systematically evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of risk management, internal control, and governance processes across the organization, ensuring they are robust, efficient, and aligned with strategic objectives.

Qualifications or requirements 

Education

• First degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Banking & Finance or related discipline.
• Masters and/or Professional qualification in accounting e.g. CIA ACCA, CPA, CISA

Experience needed

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, or a related control function, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
• Demonstrated experience in leading audit engagements and supervising teams is essential.

• Evaluate internal controls
• Manage audit assignments
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Lead and execute independent, objective assurance and consulting activities designed to add value and improve the Bank’s operations.
• Systematically evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of risk management, internal control, and governance processes across the organization, ensuring they are robust, efficient, and aligned with strategic objectives.

• Risk management
• Leading audit engagements
• Supervising teams

• First degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Banking & Finance or related discipline.
• Masters and/or Professional qualification in accounting e.g. CIA ACCA, CPA, CISA