Location: Nairobi
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior (Minimum 7 years)
Application Deadline: July 4, 2025
About Us
Kimisitu Investment PLC is a forward-looking investment company committed to creating sustainable value for its shareholders through sound and profitable ventures. We seek to foster good governance and operational excellence across all our projects.
Job Overview
We are currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join our team as an Internal Auditor. This role is key to ensuring our operations comply with financial regulations and internal controls, while also driving improvements across various functions.
Key Objectives
The Internal Auditor will be responsible for:
- Evaluating the robustness and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management frameworks.
- Ensuring company operations align with policies, ethical standards, and risk tolerance.
- Offering independent insight to help improve organizational efficiency and governance.
- Monitoring compliance with financial policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Identifying risk exposure, process inefficiencies, and areas requiring enhancement.
Scope of Work
The audit function will be conducted on a quarterly basis and will cover:
- On-site assessments at head office and operational sites.
- Physical inspection of assets, supplies, and equipment.
- A comprehensive review completed within two weeks per quarter.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough, risk-based audits based on international auditing standards (ISA).
- Develop and implement audit plans and procedures tailored to identified risk areas.
- Assess business processes and related controls for efficiency and compliance.
- Evaluate financial transactions and systems for accuracy, integrity, and accountability.
- Recommend corrective actions for control weaknesses and inefficiencies.
- Submit quarterly reports with executive summaries to the Audit & Risk Committee.
- Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations.
- Carry out spot checks on critical areas such as cash handling, receivables, and inventory.
- Support management in investigations and special reviews as requested.
- Ensure documentation and audit records are maintained accurately.
- Facilitate periodic updates to standard operating procedures.
Reporting Timeline
Audit reports are to be submitted according to the following schedule:
- Q1 (Jan–Mar): by April 30
- Q2 (Apr–Jun): by July 30
- Q3 (Jul–Sep): by October 30
- Q4 (Oct–Dec): by January 30
Contract Terms
- Engagement will be on a quarterly basis.
- Each quarter will involve a maximum of 10 working days, not exceeding 40 days annually.
- Contract renewals will be based on performance evaluations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
- CPA (K) certification is mandatory.
- Membership in IIA (K) and ICPAK.
- Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience, preferably in a similar industry.
- Proven experience interacting with governance boards in public or private sectors.
- Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following:
- A cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Copies of academic and professional certificates.
- Contact details for three recent referees.
Email your application to: recruitment@kimisituinvest.co.ke
Subject Line: “Kimisitu PLC Internal Auditor – 07/2025”
Deadline for applications: July 4, 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.