SENIOR MANAGER-INTERNAL AUDIT @ PWANI COMPANY
Pwani Oil is a leading, fast-growing organization where your expertise creates real impact. We offer a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability, with career growth and continuous learning. Join us to build your future while driving meaningful results by strengthening controls, safeguarding assets, and supporting sustainable business growth within the Kikambala region. This role is pivotal in maintaining the integrity and transparency of our financial and operational processes.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing the internal audit strategy, framework, and annual audit plan. The role involves leading and executing risk-based audits across all business functions to identify risks, control weaknesses, and opportunities for process improvement. You will monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards while investigating potential fraud risks. Furthermore, you will lead, coach, and develop the Internal Audit team, ensuring that audit findings and recommendations are effectively communicated to senior management.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing the internal audit strategy, framework, and annual audit plan. The role involves leading and executing risk-based audits across all business functions to identify risks, control weaknesses, and opportunities for process improvement. You will monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards while investigating potential fraud risks. Furthermore, you will lead, coach, and develop the Internal Audit team, ensuring that audit findings and recommendations are effectively communicated to senior management.
Key Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) is an added advantage.
Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, or CA.
Membership in the Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya (IIA-Kenya) or relevant professional body.
Minimum 8-10 years' experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, or a related field.
Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of Internal Audit Standards, Risk Management, and Internal Controls.
Proficiency in audit analytics tools and audit management systems.
Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to prepare and present audit reports to senior management.