Senior Internal Auditor

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Internal Auditor within Jubilee Life Insurance Limited. The role holder will report to the Manager- Internal Audit and will be based at our Head Office in Nairobi.

Position: Senior Internal Auditor

Location: Head Office, Nairobi
Reporting to: Manager – Internal Audit
Application Deadline: 15th May 2025
Apply via: [email protected]
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Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Strategic Responsibilities

• Support strategic decision-making with audit insights and data analysis.
• Recommend process optimization to align with strategic goals.
• Assess and enhance corporate governance structures.
• Evaluate departmental performance to support strategic improvement.

2. Operational Responsibilities

• Audit Planning & Execution:
  • Develop and implement risk-based audit plans for Life Insurance operations.
  • Conduct audits, analyze data, and evaluate controls.
• Risk Assessment:
  • Identify and assess operational and financial risks.
  • Recommend mitigation strategies.
• Compliance & Regulatory Review:
  • Ensure compliance with insurance laws and regulations.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and advise management.
• Financial Analysis:
  • Review budgets and financial records for accuracy.
  • Identify financial irregularities.
• Process Improvement:
  • Suggest and assist with implementation of process improvements.
• Internal Control Assessment:
  • Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls.
  • Recommend enhancements to mitigate risks.
• Audit Reporting:
  • Prepare audit reports with clear findings and recommendations.
  • Present audit results to stakeholders.
• Fraud Detection:
  • Support fraud prevention and detection.
  • Investigate and report fraudulent activity.

3. Corporate Governance

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and Kenyan insurance regulations.
• Proactively identify and address business risks.

4. People & Culture

• Participate in cross-functional and group-wide projects.
• Complete annual training plans.
• Align with Jubilee’s cultural values (e.g., innovation, excellence).
• Promote effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong problem-solving mindset
• Independence, objectivity, and integrity
• Ability to collaborate across teams and departments

Qualifications and Experience

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field
  • CPA-K / ACCA (Mandatory)
  • CIA, CISA, or CFE (Preferred)
• Experience:
  • 4–5 years in a similar audit role in:
    • Financial sector
    • Insurance company
    • Big 4 audit firm
• Knowledge:
  • Life insurance operations, products, and regulatory requirements
  • Advanced data analysis skills (a plus)

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