Audit Manager
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Adept Systems is hiring an Audit Manager in Nairobi to lead company-wide audit and risk activities, strengthen internal controls, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role reports to the Board Audit & Risk Committee and requires strong audit leadership, risk assessment, and reporting skills. Candidates need a degree in Accounting or Finance, CIA or CPA K, IIA and ICPAK membership, and at least 8 years of internal audit experience with 5 years in senior management.
- Senior internal audit leadership role reporting to the Board Audit & Risk Committee
- Requires CIA or CPA K plus IIA and ICPAK membership
- Minimum 8 years internal audit experience, including 5 years in senior management
- Focus on risk assessment, compliance, fraud prevention, and process improvement
- Based in Nairobi, Kenya, with full-time employment
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- Required8+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
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- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
The Audit Manager is responsible for leading company-wide audit and risk activities to safeguard corporate assets, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and strengthen internal controls. As the architect and steward of audit standards, the role ensures that policies and procedures are well understood and respected, while driving efficiency, risk prevention, and continuous improvement. Reporting directly to the Board Audit & Risk Committee, the Audit Manager plays a critical role in risk management, compliance, and organizational accountability.
Key
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of associates to plan, coordinate, and manage the company-wide audit plan.
- Drive Internal Audit’s change initiatives, including risk assessment, annual planning, audit execution, reporting, staff recruitment and development, and technology adoption.
- Conduct annual risk assessments and develop responsive audit plans aligned with the organization’s risk profile.
- Report quarterly to the Audit Committee on monitoring activities, emerging risks, and exposures.
- Perform audits of physical and electronic records to evaluate compliance with business control policies and processes.
- Provide post-audit briefings to branch managers and functional leaders, ensuring action plans are implemented.
- Analyse and evaluate accounting documents, prepare audit reports, and present findings to management.
- Report monthly on audit progress, efficiency improvements, and fraud prevention measures.
- Identify control weaknesses and recommend process improvements.
- Collaborate with HR to develop policies encouraging employees to report suspected fraud without fear of retaliation.
- Research industry trends and issues to inform audit scope and annual planning.
- Work independently, prioritize workload effectively, and remain resilient under pressure.
- Academic and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance (Master’s degree is an added advantage).
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA K).
- Membership with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
- Minimum 8 years’
Experience
- in internal audit, with at least 5 years in a senior management role, in retail or omnichannel organizations.
- Strong knowledge of audit and risk assessment techniques and principles.
- Skills and Competencies
- Unquestioned personal integrity with strong ethics and values consistent with TBC’s culture.
- Ability to maintain independence, credibility, confidentiality, and responsibility.
- Effective analytical and critical thinking skills to assess processes, controls, and risks.
- Strong team player with the ability to work across diverse teams and cultural environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate issues and solutions.
- Ability to challenge the status quo constructively and speak truth to power.
- Highly organized, resilient, and able to prioritize workload under pressure.