Senior Internal Auditor
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Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, you will lead and deliver risk-based internal audits across the organisation, helping to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control processes. You will also support investigations into financial irregularities and whistleblowing cases, provide practical recommendations for improvement, and contribute to building a strong culture of integrity and accountability across CBM.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional who enjoys working in an international environment and partnering with diverse stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
Location: This position is filled locally in Nairobi, Kenya or Gauteng, South Africa, under the local terms and conditions of employment. Expatriation is not intended.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct internal audits to evaluate internal control and risk management.
- Develop and implement risk-based audit plans.
- Identify business risks and recommend practical improvements to strengthen controls.
- Prepare clear audit reports, communicate findings, and follow up on agreed actions.
- Participate in investigations relating to fraud, financial irregularities, whistleblowing reports, and other matters referred to Internal Audit.
- Support the development and continuous improvement of internal audit policies, methodologies, and standards.
- Coach and mentor junior audit team members, supporting their professional development.
- Deliver training to strengthen Internal Audit competencies and build awareness of whistleblowing systems, the Code of Conduct, and anti-fraud policies across CBM offices.
- Manage and maintain the Internal Audit IT system, TeamMate+.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of relevant audit or project field experience.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and internal audit standards.
- Good understanding of national and international legislation, taxation, NGO governance, and global best practices.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multicultural and cross-functional teams.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in accounting and audit systems.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Identification with the Christian values and mandate of CBM.
What We Offer
- A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development.
- A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for.
- An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit.
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