Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor – Chartered Accountant

Location: Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Internal Audit / Finance
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)
Experience: 4–6 years in Internal Audit, Financial Audit, Risk or Compliance

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Internal Auditor – Chartered Accountant (CA) to join our team in Kenya. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating financial and operational controls, identifying business risks, ensuring regulatory and policy compliance, and providing practical recommendations to strengthen governance and improve business performance.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of internal audit practices, accounting principles, risk management, and internal control frameworks, together with excellent analytical and reporting skills.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans covering financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Conduct internal audits of financial records, business processes, procurement, inventory, payroll, operations and other key functions.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and identify control gaps and areas of financial or operational risk.
• Review accounting procedures, reconciliations, transactions, budgets, expenditures, and supporting documentation.
• Assess compliance with company policies, applicable laws and regulations, accounting standards and statutory requirements in Kenya.
• Identify potential fraud, irregularities, financial misstatements, and process weaknesses and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, risk implications, root causes, and management recommendations.
• Discuss audit findings with process owners and senior management and agree on appropriate corrective actions.
• Conduct follow-up audits to monitor implementation of agreed recommendations.
• Support management in improving governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control processes.
• Perform risk assessments and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the internal audit program.
• Use data analysis and audit techniques to identify unusual transactions, trends, exceptions, and potential risks.
• Maintain complete and accurate audit working papers and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide relevant information and assistance during statutory and other external audits.
• Provide advisory support to management on financial controls, risk mitigation, business processes, and governance matters.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, auditing practices, tax and regulatory requirements, and other relevant legislation in Kenya.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Financial Audit, Risk, or Compliance.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, risk management, and audit methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
• High level of integrity, professional judgment, and attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP systems and data analytics tools.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Professional and challenging work environment.
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth.
• Exposure to diverse business functions and senior management.
• Performance-based career progression.

Candidates who meet the above requirements and are looking to build a long-term career in Internal Audit are encouraged to apply.