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Deputy Director Internal Audit at Council of Legal Education
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 7 days ago (20 Oct 2026) Deadline: 7 Nov 2026 Updated about 4 hours ago
Job Description
The Deputy Director of Internal Audit will provide strategic leadership for the audit function, ensuring robust risk management and governance across the Council. Responsibilities include developing audit plans, supporting the Audit and Risk Committee, and delivering assurance on compliance and internal controls. The role demands extensive experience in audit, finance and senior management.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Master’s degree (MBA, MSc or MA) in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
- • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management or governance
- • Professional certification in audit or finance (e.g., CPA, CIA) is preferred
- • Demonstrated leadership, analytical and reporting capabilities
- • Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and corporate governance
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Oversee delivery of the Internal Audit Division’s mandate and strategic objectives
- • Develop, implement and review internal audit policies, procedures and risk registers
- • Provide secretariat support to the Audit and Risk Committee and advise on governance matters
- • Create and execute the annual audit work plan aligned with corporate objectives
- • Assess compliance with legislation, contracts, standards and reporting requirements
- • Deliver assurance on internal controls, risk management and financial reporting
- • Produce insightful audit reports and recommendations to drive positive change