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Career Opportunity: Principal - Internal Audit (Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania) at Cellulant (Nairobi, Kenya)

 

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Cellulant is seeking an experienced audit professional for the position of Principal: Internal Audit to serve its operations across Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, and Tanzania, based in Nairobi with hybrid work options.

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Position Overview

  • Job Title: Principal: Internal Audit (Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania)
  • Employer: Cellulant
  • Location: Nairobi, Kenya (Hybrid mode)
  • Department: Risk and Internal Control
  • Employment Status: Full-Time Employee (FTE)
  • Salary: Competitive salary
  • Posted Date: October 7, 2026
  • Application Deadline: November 6, 2026

Job Summary

The Principal Internal Audit assists the Group Head of Internal Audit in providing assurance on the effectiveness of controls addressing strategic and operational risks. The role involves executing audit engagements across functions and markets, mentoring internal audit analysts, and collaborating with senior leadership to drive growth and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Audit Planning & Execution: Assist in preparing and implementing risk-based internal audit plans, developing internal control frameworks, and conducting financial, compliance, and operational audits.
  • Team Mentorship & Review: Directly supervise, train, and mentor Internal Audit Analysts, reviewing working papers and ensuring compliance with Group Internal Audit standards.
  • Risk Mitigation & Reporting: Identify internal control weaknesses, recommend proactive risk mitigation measures, and prepare draft audit reports stating evidence-backed conclusions and recommendations.
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with external audit teams, monitor management interventions via follow-up audits, and build relationships to promote governance principles.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Education: Minimum of a university degree, preferably in a business-related discipline.
  • Professional Certifications: A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), CIA, or CISA is an added advantage, along with membership in relevant bodies like ICPAK or IIA.
  • Experience: A minimum of 8 years of internal audit experience in high-growth organizations, with fintech or payments sector experience being an advantage.
  • Skills & Competencies: Proven knowledge of auditing standards, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, and experience working with data manipulation tools.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications directly through the official recruitment portal:

👉 Click Here to Apply via Cellulant BambooHR Portal

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