Internal Auditor
Davis & Shirtliff Group is the leading supplier of Water and Energy solutions in the region. The Group is Kenyan based and operates through a network of Kenyan branches as well as regional subsidiaries in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, South Sudan, DRC, Zimbabwe, Somalia and Burundi. The company has a total complement of over 900 highly trained and professional staff spread across the region and seeks to fill the position of Internal Auditor at Nairobi Head Office.
The overall responsibility for this role will be evaluating and improving internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance with internal and external requirements. The successful candidate will report to the Group Internal Audit Manager and be charged with the following responsibilities.
- Performing IT and systems audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, data integrity, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance across the Group’s digital platforms and IT infrastructure.
- Conducting comprehensive financial and operational internal audit reviews to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Conducting internal audit routine checks.
- Assisting in the development and execution of internal audit plans.
- Advising management on internal control and risk management issues.
- Conducting follow up reviews to monitor implementation of audit recommendations.
- Appraising the Group’s Integrated Management System.
- Performing any other task that may be assigned by management.
Qualifications and Experience
- Upper Second-Class degree in a relevant discipline.
- CISA certification is required. Relevant professional qualifications such as CPA(K), ACCA or CIA will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in providing internal audit assurance services in a reputable organisation.
- Experience working with audit software such as ACL, IDEA, or similar will be an added advantage.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify patterns.
Critical Competencies
- Be self-motivated, disciplined, and effective team player.
- Excellent written and spoken English, good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
The successful candidate will join a dedicated and dynamic team of experts who derive satisfaction from “Improving People’s Lives through Providing Water and Energy Solutions across Africa”. Interested applicants meeting these requirements should apply, enclosing CVs, testimonials latest by close of business 30th June 2025.
