Job Description: Lead Internal Auditor - Nakuru

Position: Lead Internal Auditor
Location: Nakuru, Kenya
Industry: FMCG (Manufacturing)
Nationality: Kenyan Nationals Only
Salary: KES 170,000 – 200,000 Gross per month
Joining: Immediate

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing independent assurance on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes across the organization. This role requires a proactive professional with strong analytical skills and experience in a manufacturing environment. Location Requirement

Preference will be given to candidates who are currently based in Nakuru or are willing to relocate to Nakuru.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (BCom), Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA (K) qualification is mandatory.
• CIA and/or CISA certifications will be an added advantage.
• Membership with a recognized professional body such as ICPAK or the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is desirable.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in internal audit, preferably within a manufacturing or animal feed production environment.

  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans across all business functions.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks.
• Conduct operational, financial, compliance, and systems audits.
• Review procurement, production, warehouse operations, inventory management, finance, and sales processes to identify risks and control gaps.
• Assess inventory controls, material balancing, production planning, and manufacturing operations for efficiency and compliance.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with practical recommendations and follow up on implementation of corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, and industry standards.
• Evaluate ERP system controls and data integrity, preferably within SAP.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, minimize risks, and prevent fraud.
• Support management in strengthening internal control systems and promoting a culture of compliance.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Experience auditing procurement, production, warehouse, inventory, finance, and sales functions.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, including inventory management, production planning, and material balancing.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP, with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
  
• Ability to identify operational risks, recommend practical control improvements, and conduct risk-based audits.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements, environmental regulations, and other statutory compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, communication, report writing, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

  
  

How to Apply

Qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their updated CV to jobs@msvlgroup.com.