Finance and Accounting · Full-time
Direct employerPrincipal: Internal Audit- Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania

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Role overview
Cellulant is hiring a Principal Internal Audit based in Nairobi, Kenya. This full-time role involves overseeing internal audit functions across multiple African markets and suits experienced auditors with leadership skills and a background in business or finance.
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What you will do
- Assist in preparing and implementing the risk-based internal audit plan.
- Develop and update internal audit charters, manuals, policies, and frameworks.
- Create and execute audit programs to assess internal controls and compliance.
- Build effective relationships within the company to support risk management and governance.
- Lead audit teams in conducting financial, compliance, and operational audits.
- Identify control weaknesses and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
- Review and prepare audit reports and ensure quality control of audit work papers.
- Follow up on management's actions regarding audit recommendations.
- Coordinate with external auditors.
- Train, mentor, and supervise internal audit analysts.
- Maintain audit documentation for easy retrieval.
Requirements
- University degree in a business-related field from a recognised institution.
- At least 8 years of internal audit experience in high-growth organisations.
- Membership in relevant professional bodies such as ICPAK or IIA.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), CIA, or CISA certification is an advantage.
- Experience in the payments services sector is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of auditing standards, laws, rules, and regulations.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Good communication skills to influence all company levels.
- Technical aptitude and ability to absorb and apply technical information.
- Experience in fintech or payment industry is preferred.
- Previous leadership role in internal audit is preferred.
- Experience with cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies impacting audit practices is preferred.
- Ability to implement and manage organisational change is preferred.
Benefits
Cellulant offers market-related compensation along with personal time off and medical and life insurance benefits where applicable.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.