Role Overview
This position sits within the internal audit function of a fund and is accountable for leading complex audit work beyond routine schedules. You will oversee investigation assignments, help shape the annual risk-based audit plan, supervise the execution of audit reviews, and act as a key liaison with management when presenting findings and securing corrective action. Your work directly strengthens internal controls, risk management, and overall governance across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead ad-hoc and special investigations prompted by management requests or issues surfaced during routine audits, documenting findings and recommendations.
- Contribute to the design of the Fund's internal audit process, including methodology, workflow, and quality standards.
- Support preparation of the annual risk plan by examining key activities and processes across departments and summarising auditable areas and audit centres for each department.
- Coordinate and supervise the delivery of all audit assignments assigned to the department, ensuring work is completed on time and in line with professional standards.
- Review management responses to audit findings and assess whether they adequately address identified risks and control gaps.
- Facilitate exit meetings with relevant stakeholders, leading discussions on audit findings, risk exposures, and practical recommendations.
- Review final audit reports, incorporating revisions arising from exit meeting discussions before issuance.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Project Management, Business Administration, or another relevant discipline from a recognised institution.
- Completion of a management course lasting at least four weeks from a recognised institution.
- Professional qualification such as CIA, CISA, ACCA, CPA (K), CRMA, PRM, or an equivalent certification from a recognised body.
- Current membership in a relevant professional body and in good standing.
- Proficiency in computer applications, including audit tools and standard office software.
- Fulfilment of Chapter 6 requirements of the Constitution, including relevant clearances and declarations.
- A cumulative service period of nine (9) years, with at least three (3) years served at the grade of Senior Internal Auditor (PSSF 6) or in a comparable position.
- Demonstrated merit and ability reflected in work performance and results.
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