Assistant Director Internal Auditor

About the role

The National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) is hiring a full-time, on-site Assistant Director Internal Auditor in Nairobi. The role oversees internal audits, assesses financial and operational controls, identifies risks, reviews compliance with policies and recommends improvements to strengthen accountability. The deadline for applications is 16 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the development, implementation and review of internal audit systems, procedures, guidelines and the strategic internal audit framework.
• Guide the preparation of audit programmes so that audits are planned and professionally managed.
• Provide guidance on assessing the effectiveness of risk mitigation plans and coordinate reviews of internal control systems.
• Coordinate the audit activity diary, facilitate execution of audits and investigations, and support departments in setting control measures.
• Review the accuracy of accounting information and records, and lead information security audits.
• Inspect financial and information systems, management procedures and security controls, and investigate risks for assigned projects and accounts.
• Ensure compliance with corporate security policies and government regulations, and interpret audit results against defined criteria.
• Provide independent assurance on the risk management process and set up follow-up on audit recommendations, including tracking implementation progress.
• Coordinate the preparation of audit reports for management.

Required profile

• Cumulative 12 years of relevant work experience, three of which at the grade of Principal Internal Auditor or a comparable position.
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance), Business Management (Accounting/Finance), Economics or equivalent; or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or equivalent.
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants examination or equivalent.
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or ISACA.
• Certification such as CRMA, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFA) or Internal Audit Quality Assessor, and a leadership course of at least four weeks.

Required skills

• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Knowledge of internal audit, risk assessment and information security audits.

To apply, candidates must submit a completed NQCL application form, national identity card, academic and professional certificates, a signed application letter and a detailed CV with three referees, by hard copy (sealed and marked confidential with the job reference) and soft copy (PDF) to the employer's human resources unit.