Internal Auditor Job in Kenya - Sacco

REF: NO. NSSL/IA/2025

Job Objectives

Deliver business targets measured by:

  • The effectiveness of the internal control environment
  • Compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Risk management parameters
  • Upholding human and cultural values

Key Job Skills

  • Integrity and honesty
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Excellent persuasion and networking skills
  • High performance and delivery of targeted goals
  • Decisiveness and quick judgment skills
  • Excellent business writing skills
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Internal motivation, positivity, proactivity, and taking initiative
  • Training, mentoring, and coaching skills
  • Ability to work in a team

Duties of an Internal Auditor


Business Development

  • Understand SACCO business growth targets as negotiated with the board, especially balance sheet and profit and loss account parameters
  • Assess market conditions and identify current and prospective branch opportunities in terms of member recruitment, credit, and deposit mobilization
  • Be proactive and build relationships with key influencers and institutions in the marketplace
  • Represent Nawiri positively and uphold the SACCO’s values

Internal Audit Tasks

  • Prepare Internal Audit Assessment Reports and Management Letters to the CEO and Internal Audit Committee
  • Lead improvements or introduce internal audit and management information systems
  • Provide technical advice on suitable banking control practices for Nawiri
  • Evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of internal control systems
  • Review the effectiveness and application of risk assessment methodologies and risk management procedures
  • Review financial and management information systems, including electronic banking services and ICT security incident reports
  • Review financial reports and accounting records for accuracy and reliability
  • Assess methodologies and techniques used for safeguarding assets
  • Evaluate Nawiri’s capital requirements relative to market conditions and advise the Board accordingly
  • Assess and evaluate departmental and branch operational efficiency
  • Test the functioning of internal control procedures and transactions
  • Review systems ensuring compliance with codes of conduct, regulatory and legal requirements, and internal procedures
  • Conduct special investigations and test the timeliness and reliability of regulatory reporting

Compliance

  • Comply with all professional codes of conduct, governance frameworks, and the human and cultural values of Nawiri

Customer Service

  • Assess the effectiveness of resolving customer/member complaints
  • Monitor customer/member satisfaction levels
  • Always seek possible solutions for members in line with SACCO policy and advise accordingly
  • Monitor the complaint register to evaluate the severity of complaints and their resolution
  • Provide members with the highest quality of service
  • Human and Culture of Performance
  • Train, mentor, and coach staff in the Internal Audit Department
  • Uphold integrity and promote the SACCO’s corporate values
  • Work to achieve negotiated performance targets

Minimum Qualifications

  • A business-related degree (Accounting/Finance) from a recognized university
  • Must be a CPA-K holder
  • KCSE Mean Grade of C+ and above
  • Computer literate
  • Mature and demonstrates high levels of honesty and communication skills (oral and written)
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Knowledge of SACCO policies and procedures
  • Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their applications accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials, National ID card, and a valid Certificate of Good Conduct to: recruit@nawiri.co.ke (Quote the Job Reference Number in your application)

Or address the application (quoting the Job Reference Number on the sealed envelope) to:

THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
NAWIRI SACCO SOCIETY LTD
P. O BOX 400-60100
EMBU

Deadline: Wednesday, 20th August 2025, by 5:00 PM