Internal Audit Manager Job in Kenya

Job Purpose

The Internal Audit Manager will be responsible for effectively executing the approved annual audit work plan, evaluating corporate risks, identifying control gaps, assessing compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policy guidelines, and making appropriate recommendations. The role ensures that business processes operate effectively, corporate assets and staff remain safeguarded, and emerging risks are proactively addressed to enhance accountability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Policy development, Implementation & Governance – Develop a proposal to the Board, senior leadership, and senior management structures and enabling policies and processes towards effective corporate governance. Periodically review governance structures and provide recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team and Board Audit Committee.
Risk Management – Develop and implement risk management and control policies, and develop risk management tools such as a risk register.
Internal Controls Compliance – Create a disciplined and risk-based approach in maintaining and testing the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of internal controls, and provide appropriate risk-mitigating recommendations.
Professional and competence development – Oversee the compliance framework of the organization, and ensure appropriate compliance with legal, regulatory, and policy frameworks. Ensure continuous self and team professional development and advancement, in line with IIA standards.
Managing the Internal Audit function – The Internal Audit Manager shall be responsible for reviewing the Internal Audit Charter, Internal Audit Annual Work Plan and budget, engagement planning, supervision, and report development and presentation to the Boards’ Audit Committee.

Key Skills

Decision making: Willingness and ability to make big-picture decisions that are in the best interest of the entire company. Ability to appropriately review data and come to conclusions.
Problem solving: A problem-solving mindset for any challenging situation.
Working Under Pressure – Ability to deliver against set objectives while operating on some occasions in stressful situations.
Shared leadership: Commitment to working in teams. Proven ability to successfully work in a highly cross-functional matrix environment.
Agility: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to rapid change, including the ability to deal with shifting priorities.
Strong team player: Able to gain trust, respect and confidence quickly and effectively
Creative: An innovative thought process.
Enthusiasm: Energy and determination to achieve results

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
CPA/ACCA qualification.
Professional certification, e.g., CIA, CISA, or CFE, will have an added advantage.
Five years of work experience in an internal audit environment, preferably in a retail or manufacturing environment. Board-reporting experience is an added advantage.
Proficient understanding and practical application of International Standards in Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Member of a professional society.