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Finance and Accounting · Full-time

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Principal: Internal Audit- Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania

Cellulant

NairobiManager · HybridDeadline not published by employerChecked 7 Oct 2026
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About this role

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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.

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