Internal Auditor

Job Title: Internal Auditor

**Location:** Nairobi, Kenya

About our client:

Our client is a real estate investment company whose purpose is to enable investors to achieve financial independence through low-risk, high-return real estate investments.

Position Summary

The Internal Auditor will provide independent and objective assurance over our client’s governance, risk management, financial controls and operational processes. The role is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, identifying business risks, improving operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with company policies, statutory requirements and industry best practices.

This role plays a critical part in protecting investor funds, strengthening internal governance and supporting informed decision-making by Management.

Key Responsibilities

Governance, Risk & Internal Controls

• Develop and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls across all business functions.
• Assess the adequacy of governance and risk management frameworks.
• Maintain and regularly update the Company’s enterprise risk register.

Financial Audits

• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Audit bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and investor funds.
• Verify compliance with financial policies, IFRS and statutory requirements.
• Support external audit processes.

Operational Audits

• Conduct operational audits across construction, property management, sales, customer experience, procurement, HR and manufacturing operations.
• Review efficiency, productivity and utilization of company resources.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance operational excellence.

Systems & Technology Audits

• Audit ERP controls, system security and user access management.
• Review segregation of duties within business systems.
• Assess data integrity and system-generated reporting.

Compliance & Governance

• Monitor compliance with company policies, delegated authority limits and regulatory requirements.
• Review adherence to procurement, HR, finance and operational policies.
• Recommend governance improvements.

Fraud Risk Management

• Identify fraud risks and control weaknesses.
• Conduct investigations into suspected fraud, policy breaches and unethical conduct.
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions.

Investor Assurance

• Review controls surrounding investor funds, investor statements and customer facing processes.
• Assess processes that impact investor confidence and experience.
• Ensure operational practices support our client commitment to protecting investor capital.

Reporting

• Prepare clear, concise audit reports with practical recommendations.
• Present findings and action plans to Management and the Board Audit & Risk Committee.
• Track implementation of agreed audit actions.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration or a related field.

• CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification will be an added advantage.

• **Minimum 5–8 years of progressive internal audit experience, preferably in real estate, construction, manufacturing, financial services or a multi-entity organization.**

• Strong knowledge of enterprise risk management, corporate governance and internal control frameworks.
• Experience auditing ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP platforms).
• Excellent analytical, investigative and report-writing skills.
• High ethical standards with unquestionable integrity.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Strong business acumen
• Financial analysis
• Risk management
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Independence and objectivity
• Decision making
• High integrity and confidentiality
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Ability to influence senior leadership