Senior Internal Auditor NGO Job CBM

Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor

Date Posted: 02/07/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Employer: Christian Blind Mission

Industry: Audit

Salary: Open

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 20/07/2026

Summary:

Looking for an audit job in Kenya? Christian Blind Mission is hiring a senior internal auditor to prepare clear audit reports as well as identify business risks and recommend practical improvements. The role is based in Nairobi and experience in audit systems is required.

About the role:

CBM is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Internal Auditor to join their Internal Audit team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, you will lead and deliver risk-based internal audits across the organisation, helping to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control processes. You will also support investigations into financial irregularities and whistleblowing cases, provide practical recommendations for improvement, and contribute to building a strong culture of integrity and accountability across CBM.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional who enjoys working in an international environment and partnering with diverse stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct internal audits to evaluate internal control and risk management.
• Develop and implement risk-based audit plans.
• Identify business risks and recommend practical improvements to strengthen controls.
• Prepare clear audit reports, communicate findings, and follow up on agreed actions.
• Participate in investigations relating to fraud, financial irregularities, whistleblowing reports, and other matters referred to Internal Audit.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of internal audit policies, methodologies, and standards.
• Coach and mentor junior audit team members, supporting their professional development.
• Deliver training to strengthen Internal Audit competencies and build awareness of whistleblowing systems, the Code of Conduct, and anti-fraud policies across CBM offices.
• Manage and maintain the Internal Audit IT system, TeamMate+.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Law, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of relevant audit or project field experience.
• Strong knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and internal audit standards.
• Good understanding of national and international legislation, taxation, NGO governance, and global best practices.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multicultural and cross-functional teams.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in accounting and audit systems.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Identification with the Christian values and mandate of CBM.

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