Jubilee Insurance
Job Description :
The Senior Internal Auditor will be based at the Head Office in Nairobi and report to the Manager – Internal Audit. This role plays a key function in ensuring compliance, identifying operational and financial risks, and enhancing controls across Jubilee Life Insurance. The role is essential in improving process efficiency and overall audit effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Support
- Provide insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Recommend process improvements for operational efficiency.
- Enhance governance structures to align with strategic goals.
- Assess departmental performance and provide feedback for improvement.
2. Operational Audits
- Planning and Execution:
- Develop risk-based audit plans for Life Insurance operations.
- Conduct fieldwork, analyze data, and document audit findings.
- Evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements.
- Risk Assessment:
- Identify operational and financial risks.
- Evaluate risk impact and propose mitigation strategies.
- Compliance and Regulation:
- Ensure adherence to relevant laws and industry standards.
- Advise management on compliance updates and changes.
- Financial Review:
- Analyze financial statements and budgets for accuracy and integrity.
- Process & Control Improvement:
- Propose and help implement operational improvements.
- Assess and strengthen internal control systems.
- Reporting:
- Prepare and present clear audit reports and recommendations.
- Fraud Detection:
- Collaborate on investigations of potential fraud cases.
3. Corporate Governance
- Ensure compliance with:
- Internal policies.
- Insurance industry regulations.
- Applicable laws of Kenya.
- Implement mitigation strategies for business risks.
4. People & Culture
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively participate in at least two internal projects and one group-wide initiative annually.
- Training Compliance: Achieve 100% compliance with personal development and training plans.
- Cultural Alignment: Embody company values (innovation, teamwork, excellence).
- Conflict Resolution: Constructively address interpersonal and project conflicts.
- Resource Advocacy: Clearly communicate resource and training needs to leadership.
Key Competencies
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to work with complex datasets and extract actionable insights.
- Communication & Presentation: Clear articulation of findings to stakeholders.
- Attention to Detail: High accuracy in audit execution and reporting.
- Problem-Solving: Root cause analysis and development of practical solutions.
- Integrity & Independence: Objective and impartial judgment.
- Collaboration: Effective engagement with audit team and stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related fields.
- CPA-K or ACCA certification is required.
- Additional certifications (CIA, CISA, CFE) are a plus.
Experience:
- 4–5 years in internal audit roles within financial services, insurance, or Big 4 firms.
- Solid knowledge of life insurance products, policies, and regulations.
- Advanced data analysis skills are an added advantage.
Application Instructions
If you meet the qualifications and are ready for a new challenge, please apply by sending your application to:
Quote Job Ref. No: JLIL 314 and Position Title in your application email
Deadline: 15th May 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Overview
Company:
Jubilee Insurance
Posted On:
8 May 2025
Location:
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Job Category:
Finance and Banking
Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree
Employment Type:
Full Time
Experience:
4 Years
Salary:
Not mentioned
Closing Date:
2025-05-15