At Stratostaff, we design, implement, and manage workforce solutions for large, specialized, or routine staff complements. We are seeking a highly skilled Internal Auditor to contribute to the development of comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plans and programs aligned with regional and business risk profiles across multi-country operations. This role involves evaluating the adequacy, design, and operating effectiveness of internal controls across various business units including service stations, lubricants, LPG, aviation, and commercial trading.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Risk-Based Programming
- Contribute to the development of comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plans aligned to regional and business risk profiles.
- Perform structured risk assessments, identifying and documenting key risks and controls, while maintaining an up-to-date risk register.
- Define audit scope and testing procedures that reflect organizational complexity.
- Ensure audit plans are responsive to the dynamic East African operating environment and regulatory changes.
Risk-Based Controls Testing & Evaluation
- Execute risk-based audit programs to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across all units and subsidiaries.
- Assess operational effectiveness, management information systems reliability, and financial reporting integrity.
- Verify compliance with laws, regulations, and internal governance, including petroleum industry-specific regulations.
- Apply professional skepticism to identify control gaps and assess the impact of weaknesses.
Audit Reporting & Management Engagement
- Prepare clear, structured, and timely audit reports communicating findings, root causes, and risk-focused recommendations.
- Discuss findings constructively with process owners and management to resolve control weaknesses.
- Agree on realistic corrective action plans aligned with operational realities across multiple territories.
- Present audit outcomes to governance forums for informed senior leadership decision-making.
Follow-Up & Corrective Action Monitoring
- Perform structured follow-up reviews on previously identified audit issues.
- Track the status of open audit recommendations and escalate unresolved issues.
- Maintain a comprehensive audit issues log and produce periodic status reports for leadership.
External Audit Coordination & Assurance Optimization
- Coordinate with external auditors to optimize coverage and minimize duplication of effort.
- Share relevant internal audit documentation to support a reliance-based audit approach.
- Act as a key point of contact for regulatory bodies and external assurance providers.
Investigations & Ad-Hoc Assurance
- Conduct confidential audit investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, or control breaches.
- Undertake ad-hoc assignments and special reviews as directed by the Head of Internal Audit.
- Provide objective findings and recommendations while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Compliance & Governance Framework Support
- Support compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards and other regulatory frameworks.
- Monitor adherence to internal policies and Group governance standards set by the parent entity.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the internal audit function methodologies and tools.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional qualification such as CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent.
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant internal or external audit experience.
- Membership with a professional body (ICPAK, ACCA, or IIA) is an added advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong working knowledge of IIA Standards, risk management frameworks, and internal control models.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office; experience with ERP systems and data analysis tools is highly desirable.
- Ability to analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and control weaknesses.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and professional report-writing skills.
- Demonstrated integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and professional skepticism.
- Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple assignments with minimal supervision.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting the Stratostaff recruitment page: Apply via Stratostaff Portal.
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