One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty. We are seeking a Tupande Audit Lead to oversee the audit function in Kenya. You will be responsible for strategic leadership, risk assessment, and ensuring audit excellence across the organization's multi-site operations. This role involves leading a team of auditors, developing annual audit plans, and presenting findings to senior management and the Board. We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people through mentorship, training programs, and regular career reviews.
Responsibilities
Strategic Audit Leadership
- Develop the annual audit plan for the country and team.
- Identify and assess audit risks within the country and develop appropriate audit responses.
- Manage audit activities relative to budget, ensuring timely execution.
Engagement and Reporting
- Conduct regular risk meetings with department heads and division leads.
- Present findings and risk areas to the Board and senior management.
- Maintain accountability for audit findings and ensure appropriate resolution by management.
Leadership & Development
- Lead a team of in-country auditors.
- Implement tailored learning and development programs based on local risk profiles and audit plans.
- Promote performance through setting and monitoring of team-level goals.
Audit Excellence
- Ensure execution of audits while observing professional standards.
- Monitor the effectiveness of financial controls and recommend improvements.
- Escalate critical findings with clear solutions.
- Build relationships across teams to enhance audit effectiveness and facilitate resolution of findings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce, finance, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIA is required.
- 5–7 years' experience in internal auditing, including team leadership.
- Experience developing audit plans, assessing risks, and resolving findings.
- Retail or similar multi-site operational experience.
- Inventory audit experience.
- Strong management skills and excellent risk assessment capabilities.
- Ability to influence and deliver feedback at all levels, including senior management and boards.
- A collaborative mindset.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the One Acre Fund career portal. To begin your application, go to One Acre Fund on oneacrefund.org to apply.
