- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 4 – 6 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
Senior Internal Auditor – Africa at SGS
Senior Internal Auditor – Africa
We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join our dynamic internal audit team. In this role, you will lead and execute risk-based internal audits across our international operations, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and financial integrity. This is a unique opportunity to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment where your insights will directly influence business performance and risk management.
- Plan and scope audit missions, identifying key risks and controls.
- Execute audits independently or within a team, ensuring high-quality fieldwork and documentation.
- Assess the effectiveness of internal control systems and identify areas for improvement.
- Conduct operational, financial, and compliance audits, as well as special reviews (e.g., fraud investigations, post-acquisition audits).
- Prepare clear, concise audit documentation and contribute to audit reports.
- Recommend practical, risk-based solutions to enhance internal controls.
- Collaborate with local and regional management to support a constructive audit process.
- Stay current with developments in auditing standards, accounting, and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies and tools.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 4–6 years of experience in internal or external audit, ideally with exposure to industry roles in assurance, control, or risk.
- Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent (strongly preferred).
- Solid understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), risk management, and audit best practices.
- Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all organizational levels.
- High ethical standards and ability to handle confidential information.
- Fluency in English and French is required; additional languages are a plus.
- Willingness to travel extensively across the region and globally.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to SGS on jobs.smartrecruiters.com to apply

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