1 month ago
HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT & RISK FUNCTION
Inuka Africa Limited
Accounting, Auditing & Finance
Banking, Finance & Insurance
Confidential
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Job Summary
The Head of Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance function provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations. The position holder is expected to possess a number of core competencies to properly perform a broad spectrum of internal audit work, using knowledge and a set of defined skills and behaviors. Conformance with the Institute of Internal Auditor’s (IIA’s) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) is essential in meeting the goals and responsibilities of this role.
- Minimum Qualification : Diploma
- Experience Level : Mid level
- Experience Length : 5 years
Job Description/Requirements
ABOUT US
Inuka Africa Limited is a non‐deposit taking microfinance institution operating across Kenya. We seek a Head of Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance who will elevate our Internal Audit functions to world class standards.
Broadly, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1) Implement, conform and uphold the use of International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) standards.
2) Risk Management: create risk management awareness across the organization, coordinate risk assessments, monitor risks and regular risk reporting to management and Board Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee (BARC).
3) Internal audit: Develop and administer policies and procedures to guide the internal audit function (IAF) and effectively manage the IAF to execute on its mandate.
4) Compliance: Continuous monitoring to ensure departments and the institution remain compliant to both internal and external rules and regulations governing the institutions activities.
5) Governance: Assess and make appropriate recommendations to improve the organization’s governance processes and structures.
6) Strategy: Develop and implement the internal audit goals, strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
REQUIREMENTS
• University graduate preferably specializing in Accounting /Finances.
• Full accounting qualifications CPA or ACCA and a professional active member of ICPAK.
• Certification in CISA/CFE/CIA is an added advantage.
• 5+ years’ experience in Audit, 2+ years of which should have been served in management level, preferably in a microfinance or financial industry.
• Experience in financial statements reporting as per IFRSs will be an added advantage.
• Experience advising senior management and reporting to audit committees on risk management and monitoring a must.
• Experience in the financial services sector.
• Experience in internal audit, risk and control functions.
• Experience in leadership / management function / head supervising a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications and presentation skills.
• Computer literate with excellent working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, and loan tracking system.
KEY SKILL SET
• Ability to promote the value of the internal audit function within the organization.
• Organizational skills (including project and time management).
• Conflict resolution / negotiation skills.
• Leadership.
• Influence – ability to persuade.
• Staff management.
• Governance and Ethics sensitivity.
• Project management.
• Negotiation.
• Operational and management research skills.
• Governance, risk and controls tools and techniques.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applications for this position are to be done via sent via the link: https://rb.gy/1pb3h0
Application deadline: 30 th November 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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