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Finance and Accounting · Full-time

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Manager, Automation and Digital Internal Audit

Safaricom PLC

KenyaManager · Not statedCloses Tuesday, 17 November 2026, 23:55 EATChecked 12 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

Safaricom PLC is hiring a Manager for Automation and Digital Internal Audit based in Kenya. This role suits professionals with expertise in audit analytics, AI, and digital transformation within internal audit functions. The position focuses on leading digital innovation to enhance audit quality and efficiency.

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What you will do

  • Lead the digital transformation of the Group Internal Audit function by integrating automation, AI, and advanced analytics across the audit lifecycle.
  • Develop and implement a digital-first audit strategy to improve audit quality, operational efficiency, and risk coverage.
  • Manage the Internal Audit digital ecosystem, including audit technologies, automation tools, and AI-enabled capabilities.
  • Drive the adoption of intelligent automation and optimize audit processes through workflow automation and process mining.
  • Implement AI strategies and develop AI use cases to enhance audit planning, risk assessment, and reporting.
  • Oversee audit technology platforms, ensuring integration, performance management, and vendor relationships.
  • Promote a culture of digital innovation and build digital capabilities within the Internal Audit team through training and collaboration.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
  • At least 6 years of experience in audit analytics, business intelligence, data analytics, or technology assurance.
  • Experience in developing enterprise dashboards and implementing enterprise technology platforms.
  • Proficiency in workflow automation and managing audit technologies.
  • Experience implementing AI solutions and using analytics tools such as Power BI, SQL, Python, or R.
  • Understanding of enterprise risk management and internal control frameworks.
  • Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Certified Data Analyst, Python/R certifications, CRISC, or CISM are preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills, effective stakeholder management, and excellent report-writing abilities.
  • Experience working in agile delivery environments and transformation programmes is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of continuous auditing and data-driven assurance methodologies is desirable.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official application page by submitting your resume. The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 17 November 2026.

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