# Internal Auditor Job Unifi Nairobi, Kenya Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/internal-auditor-job-unifi-nairobi-kenya Company: Unifi Nairobi, Kenya Category: Accounting Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-07-27 Expires: 2026-09-10 ## Job Description ### Key Responsibilities - Contribute to the developing and implementing an annual audit plan. - Plan and execute internal audits as per audit plan, including determining audit objectives and scope, identifying and assessing risks. - Develop audit programs, and ensure compliance with internal audit work paper standards for each audit. - Identify all significant control weaknesses and appropriately communicate these weaknesses to management timeously. - Prepare reports containing observations, comments and recommendations based on carried out work. - Present findings at audit meetings. - Ensure the ongoing monitoring of management’s corrective action plans until resolution. - Identify the need for follow-up audits based on risks identified during an internal audit and maintain the audit plan. - Monitor and investigate cash variances for all branches daily. - Provide input into Manco monthly reports to reflect internal audit activities and outcomes.  - Monitors appropriate measures for the prevention of fraud and elimination of conditions inductive to fraudulent actions. - Assist in developing & implementing a whistle-blower hotline. - Perform any other tasks as required. Scope but not limited to Operational audits - Ongoing audit of areas vulnerable to operational fraud - Unusual loan account transactions - Branch cash-out instances - Expense abuse - Cash variance checks - End of day variances: investigate & track resolution of findings - Perform monthly variance analysis to identify unusual trends - Client sampling – phone 10-20 clients per week to test transaction validity Financial audits - Audit implementation of accounting policies - Review of Loan book reconciliation and balance sheet accounts - Assess expense authorisations & legitimacy of expenditure. - Clearing and suspense account reconciliations review - Review of Banking rights and user access - Inspect processed journals - Compliance audits - Regulatory compliance - Review adherence to internal policies and procedures Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Internal Audit, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CIA) is preferred. - 4 -7 years of experience in auditing role  - Experience in the banking and financial services environment will be an advantage. - Ability to travel across Africa - Knowledge of internal audit principles, standards, internal control environment - Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices is advantageous - Understanding of Financial Crime and Compliance legislation, compliance procedures and standards - Focus on improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,  ### How to Apply Click here to apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.