Internal Audit Manager

About

The Internal Audit Manager will lead a portfolio of internal audit, governance, risk management and controls engagements across diverse industries. The role is responsible for client service, governance and risk frameworks, client relationships, commercial performance and engagement delivery, while mentoring teams and contributing to business development and the growth of the Risk Advisory practice. Candidates need a relevant bachelor's degree, at least six years of internal audit experience including team management, and a relevant professional qualification such as CIA, CPA(K), ACCA or CISA.

How to apply

Fill the mandatory “Internal Audit Manager – Candidate’s Summary” link and apply by email to talentrecruit@kpmg.co.ke, quoting ‘Internal Audit Manager’.

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Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based internal audit, governance, risk and controls engagements from planning to reporting and follow-up.
• Own engagement quality, risk, budgets, resourcing, timelines, profitability and stakeholder expectations.
• Present clear insights and practical recommendations to senior management, boards and audit committees.
• Apply the Global Internal Audit Standards, COSO and technology-enabled techniques to improve assurance and insight.
• Build trusted relationships with executives, heads of internal audit and other senior decision-makers.
• Understand client priorities and develop relevant solutions across internal audit, risk, governance, controls and technology assurance.
• Lead proposals, pitches and market initiatives that convert opportunities into sustainable growth.
• Use emerging risks, regulatory change and market trends to shape timely client conversations and offerings.
• Coach team members through clear expectations, timely feedback and practical learning opportunities.
• Manage performance and resourcing to balance quality, growth, utilization and team wellbeing.
• Support recruitment, succession and retention to build an inclusive, high-performing talent pipeline.
• Strengthen the practice through knowledge sharing, better methodologies and thought leadership.
• Compliance prior to sending out any draft or final reports while observing 100% compliance to Quality and Risk Management Policies, Standards and Procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, engineering, information technology or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in internal audit with demonstrable experience in managing teams.
• Relevant professional qualification such as CIA, CPA(K), ACCA, CISA or equivalent.
• Strong risk-based audit, report-writing, presentation and senior stakeholder-management experience.
• Commercial and project-management capability across budgets, deadlines, quality and competing priorities.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial and business development acumen.
• Ability to build trusted advisor relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership and people development skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Clear and concise report-writing, communication and presentation skills.
• High levels of integrity, professional judgement, discretion and professional skepticism.
• Curiosity, resilience and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced professional services environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and pursue growth opportunities.