Internal Auditor - Kenya

 

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Internal Auditor with specialised expertise in financial forensics to join our dynamic audit team. This role combines traditional internal audit responsibilities with advanced forensic accounting capabilities to detect, investigate, and prevent financial irregularities, fraud, and compliance violations. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in safeguarding our organisation's assets and maintaining the integrity of our financial reporting systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Core Internal Audit Functions

• Plan, execute, and manage comprehensive internal audit engagements across all business units
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance frameworks
• Assess compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards
• Prepare detailed audit reports with actionable recommendations for management
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and track remediation progress
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as required

Financial Forensic Specialisation

• Conduct fraud risk assessments and design appropriate detective controls
• Investigate suspected financial irregularities, embezzlement, and fraudulent activities
• Perform detailed transaction testing and analytical procedures to identify anomalies
• Utilize data analytics tools to detect patterns indicative of fraud or misconduct
• Interview personnel and gather evidence during forensic investigations
• Prepare comprehensive forensic reports for senior management and legal teams
• Assist in litigation support and provide expert testimony when required
• Develop and maintain fraud prevention programs and awareness training

Risk and Compliance Activities

• Identify emerging risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies
• Review and test anti-fraud controls and whistleblower mechanisms
• Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-bribery regulations
• Assess vendor and third-party relationships for potential fraud risks
• Monitor key risk indicators and escalate significant findings promptly

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, or relevant qualifications in environmental or sustainability standards.
• Highly Preferred: CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics), or ACFE membership
• Minimum 3-5 years of internal audit experience
• Essential: 2+ years of financial forensic or fraud investigation experience
• Experience with forensic accounting software and data analytics tools
• Background in regulatory compliance and risk assessment
• Previous experience in industries with high fraud risk (financial services, healthcare, government) preferred
• Integrity and Accountability: Demonstrates the highest ethical standards and commitment to transparent processes.
• Critical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex systems and processes.
• Effective Communication: Exceptional report writing and presentation skills tailored to diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-Oriented: Ensures precision and accuracy in all audit-related activities.
• Leadership: Inspires and motivates audit teams while promoting best practices.
• Sustainability Mindset: Passion for contributing to global climate action initiatives.

Technical Competencies
Advanced proficiency in:

• Forensic accounting methodologies and techniques
• Data analytics tools (ACL, IDEA, Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
• Financial statement analysis and ratio analysis
• Digital forensics and electronic evidence preservation

Strong knowledge of:

• COSO framework and internal control principles
• International auditing standards (IIA Standards)
• Regulatory requirements (SOX, FCPA, AML regulations)