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Head of Audit, Risk & Compliance at Bridge Talent Management
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 1 day ago (26 Oct 2026) Updated about 4 hours ago
Job Description
The Head of Audit, Risk & Compliance leads the development and execution of risk management, internal audit and compliance programmes for the organisation. Responsibilities include designing enterprise risk frameworks, overseeing audits, ensuring regulatory adherence, and reporting to senior leadership. The role requires at least eight years of progressive experience in risk and audit functions and a relevant bachelor’s degree. Professional certifications are advantageous.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, Law or related field
- • Professional certifications in internal audit, risk management or compliance (advantageous)
- • 8–10 years progressive experience in enterprise risk management, internal audit, regulatory compliance or governance
- • Demonstrated senior management or leadership experience overseeing audit and risk functions
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Develop and implement enterprise risk frameworks and risk registers
- • Design risk‑based audit plans and oversee their execution
- • Conduct internal and branch audits, operational reviews and control assessments
- • Monitor regulatory compliance and ensure adherence to legal requirements
- • Prepare and present management reports on risk, audit findings and compliance status
- • Lead and mentor the risk, audit and compliance team
- • Advise senior management on risk mitigation strategies and internal controls