Senior Internal Auditor
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Company Details
Industry:
Hospitality
Description:
A warm welcome to Hemingways Nairobi. A luxury 5* boutique hotel, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional guest experiences and service, ensuring the utmost comfort and luxury. This 45-suite boutique hotel elevates the standard of luxury for travellers in the region. Beautiful in its symmetry an…
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
Undisclosed
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Audit
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
- Hemingways Hospitality Limited is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor who will play a key role in strengthening Hemingways Hospitality Group's governance, risk management, and internal control environment. The role provides independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services that support informed decision-making, safeguard the Group's assets, and enhance operational efficiency across all business units.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute to the development and execution of the annual and long-term risk-based Internal Audit Plans.
- Lead and deliver risk-based internal audit assignments in line with the approved Audit Plan.
- Execute audits in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards, ensuring high-quality, value-adding outcomes.
- Identify, assess, and monitor key and emerging risks (financial, operational, compliance, and strategic) across the Group.
- Support the maintenance and updating of divisional risk registers in collaboration with management.
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and recommend practical improvements.
- Build strong, professional working relationships with business leaders and key stakeholders across the Group.
- Provide advisory support to management to improve processes, controls, and risk mitigation practices.
- Act as a trusted business partner while maintaining independence and objectivity.
- Prepare clear, concise, and insightful audit reports that communicate findings, root causes, and actionable recommendations.
- Support the preparation of quarterly Internal Audit reports for the Audit & Risk Committee.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Master's degree is an added advantage.
- Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, or CFE.
- Minimum of six (6) years' experience in internal and/or external audit.
- Experience within the hospitality, travel, or service industries is preferred.
- Proven experience delivering risk-based audits and working with senior stakeholders.
- Must have strong understanding of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
- Strong data analytics capability, including working knowledge of Power BI or similar tools to enhance audit planning, testing, and reporting.
- Must have high levels of integrity, objectivity, and professional judgement.
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