Chief Internal Auditor (CIA) at Yehu Microfinance Services Limited

YMSL is a financial services organization that models itself after the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh. We use a group-based lending methodology and work exclusively in rural and peri-urban Coastal Kenya. Yehu offers savings and a variety of loan products to its clients. Credit officers travel by foot, or on motorbike to meet weekly or bi-weekly with clients, 80% of whom are in the remote Coastal villages in Kenya.

 

Chief Internal Auditor (CIA)

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience8 - 10 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

Key highlights

  • Develop and execute a risk-based annual audit plan covering digital lending, credit operations, finance, ICT, and governance.
  • Provide assurance on credit risk management, portfolio quality, loan pricing, provisioning, and NPL management.
  • Ensure compliance with the Central Bank of Kenya Act, Digital Credit Providers Regulations, Consumer Protection Regulations, Data Protection Act, and Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, among other applicable laws.
  • Evaluate AML/CFT controls, customer protection practices, and complaint-handling mechanisms.
  • Provide assurance over IT general controls, cybersecurity, digital lending systems, and third-party service providers.
  • Lead fraud risk assessments and investigations into suspected misconduct or regulatory breaches.
  • Prepare high-quality audit reports and present findings to Management and the Board Audit & Risk Committee.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Internal Audit team while managing departmental resources effectively.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, IT, or related field (Master’s degree an added advantage).
  • Professional certification: CPA (K), ACCA, CIA, CISA or equivalent; membership in ICPAK or relevant professional body.
  • Minimum 8–10 years’ experience, with at least 5 years at senior audit/risk level in a financial institution.
  • Strong experience in microfinance, digital lending, fintech, banking, or SACCO environment.
  • Deep knowledge of CBK regulations, digital credit supervision, AML/CFT, and data protection frameworks.

Check how your CV aligns with this job

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Yehu Microfinance Services Limited on hcm.yehu.org to apply

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