Manager, Internal Audit

Career with BRAC InternationalBRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh in 1972. It partners with over 130 million people worldwide to create sustainable opportunities for those living with inequality and poverty. BRAC’s community-led, holistic approach integrates social development, microfinance, social enterprises, and ultra-poor graduation to drive systemic change. A pioneer in microfinance since 1974, BRAC began expanding its microfinance operations internationally in 2002 and now operates in eight countries across Asia and Africa, reaching over 930,000 clients - 96% of whom are women (as of March 2025).BRAC Kenya Company Limited (BKCL) is the newest addition to BRAC’s financial services portfolio. Fully owned by BRAC International Holdings B.V. (BIHBV), BKCL was incorporated in February 2024 and licensed as a Digital Credit Provider by the Central Bank of Kenya in June 2025. BKCL’s mission is to provide a range of financial services responsibly to people at the bottom of the pyramid, with a particular focus on empowering women living in poverty in rural and hard-to-reach areas by creating self-employment opportunities, building financial resilience, and harnessing their entrepreneurial spirit.In line with its mission, BKCL’s credit offerings will include group-based microloans for women and small enterprise loans for entrepreneurs, with plans to introduce tailored solutions for rural smallholder farmers and youth. BKCL adheres to the Universal Standards for Social and Environmental Performance Management (USSEPM) and Client Protection Standards, ensuring clients’ well-being remains at the centre of everything it does to achieve its mission.Manager Internal Audit, BRAC Kenya Company Limited The Manager, Internal Audit will be responsible for providing overall leadership and direction to the internal audit function of BRAC Kenya Company Limited and providing assurance and advisory services in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standard. The role will lead a risk-based internal audit program covering operational, financial, compliance, IT, and process audits, as well as special assignments such as due diligence and fraud investigations. The incumbent will ensure that BRAC Kenya’s governance, risk management, and internal control systems are effective, efficient, and aligned with organizational objectives. In addition, the role will provide leadership in audit planning, team development, recruitment, mentoring, and performance management, fostering a high-performing internal audit function.Key Responsibilities:Audit Planning & ExecutionDevelop a risk-based annual internal audit plan for BRAC Kenya Company Limited, to be approved by the Board.Ensure the effective implementation of the approved audit plan.Prepare the monthly branch audit plan and circulate it to senior management before assignments begin.Develop audit programs considering local laws, the audit manual, best practices, operational, financial, and regulatory compliance.Conduct special assignments such as due diligence, fraud investigations, and safeguarding reviews.Audit Reporting & CommunicationPrepare audit reports, executive summaries, and assurance reports for senior management, the Board Audit Committee, and relevant stakeholders.Ensure transparency and accountability through Internal Audit Reporting and Internal Audit Review Management Committee (IARMC) meetings.Discuss major risks or audit findings identified in audit reports with management during CMT/MMT meetings.Represent the internal audit function in Board meetings, providing assurance and advisory insights on governance, risk, and control matters.Maintain regular communication with the Head of Internal Audit – East Africa Cluster and the Associate Director of BI Internal Audit to keep management informed of key audit and compliance issues.Risk Management & ComplianceProvide insight and guidance on emerging risks, regulatory compliance, and internal control improvements.Assess compliance with BRAC policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.Ensure adherence to local regulatory compliance within the internal audit function.Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.Advise and provide strategic support to the CEO, senior management, and direct supervisor on governance, risk, and internal control matters.Internal Audit Governance & IndependenceEnsure that the internal audit function maintains independence and objectivity, delivering unbiased assurance and advisory services.Maintain audit independence and objectivity across all activities.Collaborate with the BRAC International Internal Audit team for guidance, quality assurance, and best practices.Stay updated on audit regulations, global best practices, and emerging risk trends.People Management & Capacity BuildingRecruit, mentor, and develop internal audit staff, fostering a high-performing audit team.Conduct staff performance evaluations and ensure proper delegation and supervision of audit activities.Build internal audit capacity and knowledge, ensuring alignment with modern audit practices and standards.Tools, Systems & DocumentationLeverage modern auditing tools, techniques, audit software, and data analytics to ensure adherence to global internal audit standards.Ensure preservation and documentation of audit work, including working papers, supporting evidence, files, reports, communications, and risk registers.Provide advisory services to management, supporting the development of manuals, SOPs, and charters.Perform any other activities related to internal audit as assigned by line management or senior management.Safeguarding Responsibilities:Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, and encourage others to do so.Educational & Experience Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Having a master's degree will be an advantage.At least 6 -7 years of experience in the field of auditing, accounting, and finance.Big 4 experience or working experience with BRAC environment and CIA qualified will be preferable.Required Competencies:Maintaining the Internal Audit and Internal Control System, Compliance, Management and Risk Management services and dealing with financial management, tax matters and legal affairs of the organization.Ability to work in a multicultural work environment.Energetic, self-motivated, innovative, team builder, ambitious and self-starter.Excellent proficiency in English both oral & written.Problem-solving, good supervisory skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills.Salary: NegotiableJob Location: Kenya, NairobiIf you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:External candidates follow the direct apply link or send your updated resume mentioning the position name in the subject line to recruitment.bi@brac.netInternal candidates need to apply with their latest CV including all job assignments in detail with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.netPlease mention the name of the position and AD# BI 57/25 in the subject bar. Only complete applications will be accepted and short-listed candidates will be contacted.Application deadline: December 2, 2025BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent. BRAC is an equal opportunities employer