The Manager, Internal Audit, will be responsible for providing overall leadership and direction to the internal audit function of BRAC Kenya Company Limited and offering assurance and advisory services in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards. The role involves leading a risk-based internal audit program covering operational, financial, compliance, IT, and process audits, as well as special assignments such as due diligence and fraud investigations. The incumbent will ensure that BRAC Kenya’s governance, risk management, and internal control systems are effective, efficient, and aligned with organizational objectives. In addition, the role will provide leadership in audit planning, team development, recruitment, mentoring, and performance management, fostering a high-performing internal audit function.
Key Responsibilities:
Audit Planning & Execution
- Develop a risk-based annual internal audit plan for BRAC Kenya Company Limited, to be approved by the Board.
- Ensure the effective implementation of the approved audit plan.
- Prepare the monthly branch audit plan and circulate it to senior management before assignments begin.
- Develop audit programs considering local laws, the audit manual, best practices, operational, financial, and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct special assignments such as due diligence, fraud investigations, and safeguarding reviews.
Audit Reporting & Communication
- Prepare audit reports, executive summaries, and assurance reports for senior management, the Board Audit Committee, and relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure transparency and accountability through Internal Audit Reporting and Internal Audit Review Management Committee (IARMC) meetings.
- Discuss major risks or audit findings identified in audit reports with management during CMT/MMT meetings.
- Represent the internal audit function in Board meetings, providing assurance and advisory insights on governance, risk, and control matters.
- Maintain regular communication with the Head of Internal Audit – East Africa Cluster and the Associate Director of BI Internal Audit to keep management informed of key audit and compliance issues.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Provide insight and guidance on emerging risks, regulatory compliance, and internal control improvements.
- Assess compliance with BRAC policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure adherence to local regulatory compliance within the internal audit function.
- Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
- Advise and provide strategic support to the CEO, senior management, and direct supervisor on governance, risk, and internal control matters.
Internal Audit Governance & Independence
- Ensure that the internal audit function maintains independence and objectivity, delivering unbiased assurance and advisory services.
- Maintain audit independence and objectivity across all activities.
- Collaborate with the BRAC International Internal Audit team for guidance, quality assurance, and best practices.
- Stay updated on audit regulations, global best practices, and emerging risk trends.
People Management & Capacity Building
- Recruit, mentor, and develop internal audit staff, fostering a high-performing audit team.
- Conduct staff performance evaluations and ensure proper delegation and supervision of audit activities.
- Build internal audit capacity and knowledge, ensuring alignment with modern audit practices and standards.
Tools, Systems & Documentation
- Leverage modern auditing tools, techniques, audit software, and data analytics to ensure adherence to global internal audit standards.
- Ensure preservation and documentation of audit work, including working papers, supporting evidence, files, reports, communications, and risk registers.
- Provide advisory services to management, supporting the development of manuals, SOPs, and charters.
- Perform any other activities related to internal audit as assigned by line management or senior management.
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
- Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
- Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, and encourage others to do so.
Educational & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Having a master's degree will be an advantage.
- At least 6 -7 years of experience in the field of auditing, accounting, and finance.
- Big 4 experience or working experience with BRAC environment and CIA qualified will be preferable.
