Internal Audit & Risk Senior Manager Job KPMG

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KPMG East Africa is hiring an Internal Audit & Risk Senior Manager to lead and grow the Internal Audit & Risk portfolio across East Africa. The role involves leading complex internal audit, governance, risk and control engagements, building client relationships, and driving business development. The job is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

• Minimum 9 years experience in internal audit or risk assurance
• Must have CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CISA
• Tech-enabled audit skills (AI, data analytics) are a strong advantage
• Opportunity to work across East Africa

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Job Title: Internal Audit & Risk Senior Manager Date Posted: 09/07/2026 Job Type: Full Time Job Level: Middle Employer: KPMG Industry: Audit Salary: Open Location: Nairobi Country: Kenya Deadline: 30/07/2026 Summary: Looking for an audit job in Kenya? KPMG East Africa is hiring a Internal Audit & Risk Senior Manager to support technology-driven audit solutions. The role is based in Nairobi and experience in internal audit is required. Position Summary We are currently looking for a Senior Manager to lead and grow our Internal Audit & Risk portfolio across East Africa by leading complex internal audit, governance, risk and control engagements, build trusted client relationships, and drive business development. He/She will work with senior client stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver risk-based audits and transformation support across key sectors in Kenya (regional hub), and across Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Ethiopia. Key R esponsibilities Client delivery & technical leadership Lead end-to-end delivery of internal audit and risk engagements, including risk assessments, annual audit planning, audit programs, working papers, and internal audit reporting. Deliver and oversee portfolios of Internal Audit, Governance, Risk and Control engagements, and (where relevant) external quality assessments of internal audit functions. Support clients to address evolving risks such as ESG, operational resilience, third‑party risk management, and governance/control framework maturity reviews. Tech-enabled audit & innovation (strong advantage) Embed data and technology in audits (e.g., AI/data analytics using tools such as IDEA, Power BI, Tableau) to improve coverage, efficiency and insight. Design risk-based strategies aligned to recognised standards and frameworks (e.g., IIA Standards, COSO), translating methodology into practical value. Advise clients on internal audit transformation (e.g., analytics, automation/RPA, continuous auditing and monitoring approaches). Relationship management & business development Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships; manage senior stakeholder expectations and deliver high-quality outcomes. Identify opportunities, contribute to proposals and pitches, and develop compelling solutions aligned to client needs and market trends. People leadership & practice management Coach, mentor and develop team members; lead performance management and capability building across the practice. Manage engagement risks, budgets, forecasting and profitability; ensure consistent quality delivery across concurrent assignments. Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, technology, or a related field. Must have CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA or any other relevant professional qualification. Minimum of 9 years experience working in internal audit or technology auditing/risk assurance or consulting, with exposure to financial services, manufacturing, development and public sector. Experience in internal audit / governance / risk & controls (professional services and/or in-house), including leadership of teams and planning processes. Technical competencies: Proven end-to-end audit delivery and ability to translate risk issues into practical improvement actions. Multi-sector exposure is advantageous (e.g., financial services, insurance, manufacturing, development/public sector), given the East Africa client base. Demonstrate commercial awareness with sound knowledge of matters affecting the market. Demonstrate curiosity around innovation, managing emerging technologies, driving business performance through technology. Enthusiastic approach to work, well developed management, and supervisory skills. Entrepreneurial mind-set and ability to identify opportunities and develop high quality proposals. Displays curiosity and innovation and possesses well-developed problem-solving abilities and strong analytical skills. Socially confident, and able to create a strong presence with clients and the KPMG team. Excellent report-writing, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. The ideal candidate must be able to provide support to various management and leadership levels, as well as work well independently. How to Apply If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please use the link below to apply: Filling the link is mandatory for consideration alongside your application to talentrecruit@kpmg.co.kopens in a new tabe, quoting Internal Audit and Risk Senior Manager – Kenya” The role will be shortlisted on a rolling basis. Click here to apply Browse Related Jobs: General Manager (Internal Audit) Job KPC Nairobi, Kenya Manager, Internal Audit Job TRANSWASCO, Kitale, Kenya Head of Internal Audit - Banking Job Nairobi, Kenya Audit Senior Job Crowe Nairobi, Kenya 🎯 Applying for This Job? Don’t Send a Generic CV. Don’t send the same CV to every job/employer. Have our recruitment team customize your CV to match the requirements of this specific job and improve your