INTERNAL AUDIT ASSISTANT

About Us

CIC Insurance Group is a leading cooperative-based insurance and financial services organisation with more than five decades of experience helping individuals, families, and organizations achieve financial security.

We have grown into a dynamic Group offering life, general, micro insurance, asset management, and investment solutions, with operations in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Malawi, and are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

Our tagline, “We Keep Our Word,” reflects our unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency, and delivering on our promises to our clients, partners, and communities.

CIC Group is passionate about innovation, digital transformation, and inclusive insurance solutions that meet the evolving needs of cooperatives, SMEs, corporates, and individuals. You will be part of a team that is shaping the future of financial protection across Africa.

About the Role

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the role holder will be responsible for carrying out tests to detect and prevent fraud, strengthen internal controls and monitor compliance with company policies, government and other regulators.

Key Responsibilities

• Test subsidiary and support functions’ internal control processes
• Visit Branch and Regional Offices to conduct process reviews;
• Prepare audit work papers, document findings according to the audit work plan and present them to the Internal Auditor for review;
• Perform post–implementation tests and reviews of previous audit recommendations and report to the Internal Auditor the current implementation status;
• Conduct specialized audit assignments such as investigative audits as and when need arises; and
• Share audit findings with concerned parties and agree on time frame for implementation.
• Any work as may be assigned.

Who We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field
• Progress towards Professional Qualification is an added advantage
• Minimum of 1-year experience

Key competencies

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under tight timelines.
• Committed to professional growth and continuous learning.
• Good collaborator with good communication skills.

Why Join us?

Joining CIC Insurance Group as an Internal Audit Assistant offers an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in audit, risk management, and corporate governance within a leading regional financial services organization. In this role, you will gain hands-on exposure to internal control reviews, compliance assessments, investigative audits, and operational process evaluations across diverse business functions and branch networks. You will work alongside experienced audit professionals, contributing to initiatives that strengthen governance, improve operational efficiency, and safeguard organizational integrity. If you are analytical, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous professional growth, CIC provides a dynamic environment to sharpen your audit expertise while making a meaningful contribution to the Group’s accountability and control framework.

If you have the aforementioned professional and academic qualifications and you are ready to execute the above mandate, strictly apply clearly indicating the position being applied for.

The application should reach us by close of business on 14th May 2026. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 15th June 2026 consider your application unsuccessful.

N/B: This job advert is open to both internal and external candidates.