The Nation Media Group (NMG) founded by His Highness the Aga Khan in 1959 has become the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa. It has been quoted on the Nairobi Stock Exchange since the early 1970s.

Role overview:

We seek to recruit an experienced and self-motivated individual for the role of Internal Auditor. The job holder will play a critical role in achieving implementation of the assigned risk-based internal audit assignments, applying data analytics in the audit planning and execution process of the audit assignments, preparing Internal Audit reports on the control environment, monitoring the implementation of management actions, and, administering assigned controls self-assessments to strengthen first-line defense as per the NMG ERM Framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute audit assignments to ensure quality audit approach, achievement of set audit objectives and completion within the agreed schedule;
• Communicate audit results with management and ensure management commitment to the implementation of the resulting management actions;
• Regular follow-up of management actions and preparation of status reports;
• Carry out special audits and investigations;
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of the board pack to the Board Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee; and
• Provide advisory services to management when requested.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related course from a recognized institution;
• Proven work experience of at least three (3) years in internal audit;
• Risk Analysis skills;
• Excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills including emotional intelligence;
• Knowledge and experience in the use of audit software;
• Knowledge and experience in data analytics and use of data analysis tools including CAATs;
• Professional certification in CPA-K or CIA; and
• Be a member in good standing of a recognized professional body e.g. ICPAK or IAA.