Internal Auditor

2025-11-05T12:55:47+00:00

FULL_TIME

Professional Services

Management, Social Services & Nonprofit

2025-11-11T17:00:00+00:00

 

Kenya

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With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Execute audit assignments in accordance with the approved Audit Plan, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement. Perform comprehensive data analytics during audit engagements to support evidence-based conclusions and decision-making. Review and validate audit working papers and reports for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards. Lead and conduct investigations into suspected fraud or irregularities, ensuring timely reporting and resolution. Verify that company assets are utilized efficiently and safeguarded against loss, misuse, or misappropriation.

Strong understanding of internal auditing standards, risk-based auditing, and internal control frameworks. Proven ability to conduct independent audits, evaluate control environments, and provide actionable recommendations. Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills. High level of integrity, objectivity, and professional ethics. Strong written and verbal communication and report writing skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and audit/accounting software. Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and build team capacity. Determined personality with initiative, perseverance, and the ability to motivate and manage a team Capability and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of rectitude Ready to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization's Ideals and Core Values

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional qualifications such as CPA (K), ACCA, or CIA are mandatory. A Master’s Degree or certification in Risk Management, Internal Audit, or Compliance is an added advantage. Minimum of 5 years of relevant audit experience, including 3 years in internal audit preferably within the financial or microfinance sector. Strong IT skills is an added advantage.

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