Internal Auditor – Real Estate

About the role

We are seeking a highly analytical Internal Auditor to join a leading real‑estate and property investment firm in Nairobi. The role provides independent assurance over financial, operational, compliance and internal‑control processes, helping to protect revenue and assets while improving efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct risk‑based internal audits across finance, procurement, property management, projects and other functions.
• Identify and mitigate fraud risks, revenue leakage and control weaknesses.
• Review financial transactions, budgets, expenditures and related controls.
• Strengthen procurement controls and evaluate supplier payment processes.
• Assess project budgets, variations and contractor claims.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, contracts and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare clear audit reports and follow up on implementation of recommendations.
• Support the Finance function in enhancing financial controls and processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration or related field.
• CPA qualification (mandatory); CIA preferred.
• 5‑7 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance or financial controls.
• Experience in real‑estate, construction, investment or other asset‑intensive environments is an advantage.
• High level of integrity, independence, confidentiality and professional judgment.

Required skills

• CPA
• CIA
• Internal audit
• Risk management
• Financial analysis

What we offer

• Competitive gross salary range of 100,000‑115,000.
• Opportunity to work with a prestigious, rapidly growing real‑estate company.
• Professional development in a dynamic, asset‑intensive environment.