Internal Auditor at Stratostaff

At Stratostaff we design, implement and manage workforce solutions for large, specialized or routine staff complements giving you the opportunity to focus on your core business.

 

Internal Auditor

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience5 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Planning & Risk-Based Programming

• Contribute to the development of comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plans and programs that are aligned to the regional and business risk profile across multi-country operations.
• Perform structured risk assessments encompassing the identification, evaluation, and documentation of key risks and controls, and maintain an up-to-date and actionable risk register.
• Define audit scope and testing procedures that reflect the complexity of the organization's business units, including service stations, lubricants, LPG, aviation, and commercial trading.
• Ensure audit plans are responsive to the dynamic East African operating environment, accounting for regulatory changes, business growth, and emerging risk areas such as renewable energy integration.

 Risk-Based Controls Testing & Evaluation

• Execute risk-based audit programs and rigorous testing procedures to evaluate the adequacy, design, and operating effectiveness of internal controls across all business units and subsidiaries.
• Conduct thorough assessments of operational effectiveness, reliability of management information systems, and the integrity of financial reporting processes.
• Verify compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance frameworks, including sector-specific petroleum industry regulations across the East African region.
• Apply professional skepticism and analytical rigor in evaluating control environments, identifying control gaps, and assessing the potential impact of identified weaknesses.

 Audit Reporting & Management Engagement

• Prepare clear, accurate, well-structured, and timely audit reports that communicate findings, root causes, risk exposure, and practical, risk-focused recommendations to management.
• Discuss audit findings constructively with process owners and management, fostering a collaborative approach to the resolution of control weaknesses and operational inefficiencies.
• Agree on realistic and measurable corrective action plans with management, ensuring recommendations are pragmatic and aligned with operational realities across multiple territories.
• Present audit outcomes to relevant governance forums in a manner that facilitates informed decision-making at the senior leadership level.

 Follow-Up & Corrective Action Monitoring

• Perform structured follow-up reviews on previously identified audit issues to assess the adequacy and timeliness of management's corrective actions.
• Track the status of all open audit recommendations and escalate unresolved or overdue issues to management and relevant governance forums in line with the audit charter.
• Maintain a comprehensive audit issues log and produce periodic status reports to provide the leadership team with real-time visibility on risk remediation progress.

 External Audit Coordination & Assurance Optimization

• Liaise and coordinate effectively with external auditors to optimize overall audit coverage, minimize duplication of effort, and build synergistic assurance efforts.
• Share relevant internal audit work, risk assessments, and documentation with external auditors to support a reliance-based audit approach and enhance the efficiency of the annual statutory audit.
• Act as a key point of contact for regulatory bodies and external assurance providers, ensuring a cooperative and professional engagement model is maintained.

  Investigations & Ad-Hoc Assurance

• Conduct confidential audit investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, or control breaches, applying structured investigation methodologies and maintaining chain of evidence.
• Undertake ad-hoc audit assignments and special reviews as directed by the Head of Internal Audit or senior management, responding promptly to emerging risk events.
• Provide objective findings and recommendations arising from investigations to management and, where appropriate, to governance structures, while maintaining strict confidentiality.

  Compliance & Governance Framework Support

• Support the organization's compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards and other applicable regulatory, governance, and industry frameworks across the East African region.
• Monitor adherence to the company's internal policies, procedures, and the Group's governance standards as set by the parent entity, ensuring local operations remain aligned with Group-wide requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the internal audit function by identifying opportunities to enhance audit methodologies, tools, and reporting processes.

 KEY COMPETENCIES:                                                                                                                                    

• Risk-Based Auditing & Internal Controls Assessment
• Regulatory Compliance & Governance Frameworks
• Analytical Thinking & Data-Driven Insights
• Audit Report Writing & Management Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaborative Problem-Solving
• Professional Integrity, Objectivity & Confidentiality

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent.
• Membership with a relevant professional body such as ICPAK, ACCA, or the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant internal or external audit experience
• Strong working knowledge of auditing standards (IIA Standards), risk management frameworks, internal control models, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office; experience with ERP systems, accounting platforms, and data analysis tools is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, anomalies, and control weaknesses, and present insights in a clear and actionable manner.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and professional report-writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and professional skepticism in all aspects of audit work.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of managing multiple audit assignments simultaneously with minimal supervision.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Stratostaff on jobs.stratostaff.co.ke to apply