Financial Services

Internal Auditor

Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Contract
Financial ServicesFull TimeContract
-Closes Oct 21, 2026

Position Scope

  • Reporting to the Senior Auditor, the successful candidate will be responsible for executing the plan of audits by carrying out audit procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned audits as per department's policies, procedures and best practices;
  • Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation;
  • Discuss audit findings with the respective managers/Head of Department and recommend corrective actions / control enhancements where necessary;
  • Compile draft reports ;
  • Perform post-audit follow-up after submission of reports to determine extent of implementation of audit recommendations;
  • Discuss audit follow up reports with Head of Departments on any pending audit recommendations;
  • Research on best practices & emerging issues;
  • Carry out investigative and ad-hoc audit assignments;
  • Preparing work papers and weekly reports.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting or related field;
  • Qualifications in CPA - (K) or ACCA;
  • Must be a member of ICPAK
  • Minimum of four (4) years internal or external audit experience
  • Must demonstrate high integrity and ethical practice;
  • Must demonstrate ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
  • Must be a team player who is able to work cordially in teams;
  • Must demonstrate ability to multitask;
  • Must demonstrate commitment to operational effectiveness;
  • Should have ability to solve problems by applying relevant business knowledge;
  • Should demonstrate professional expertise in the relevant work area;
  • Must have the ability to communicate for both written and oral communication;
  • Must be able to work under pressure;
  • Must be a flexible person, who is willing to learn and able to work flexible hours to achieve goals;
  • Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDProfessional Certificate

At a glance

Company

Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

October 21, 2026

Created

October 7, 2026

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