Posted: 2026-08-08 23:36:21  Deadline: August 14, 2026   Full-time   Salary: Confidential

CIC Insurance Group is seeking a qualified and experienced professional for the position of Internal Audit Manager. Reporting to the Director Internal Audit, the role is responsible for managing the Life Assurance subsidiary audit by providing independent, objective assurance and consultancy services to improve overall operations, with emphasis on risk management, control, and governance processes.

Position Details

Position: Internal Audit Manager.
Employer: CIC Insurance Group.
Location: Nairobi.
Employment Type: Full Time.
Application Deadline: August 14, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Assess key risks and develop the annual audit work plan based on the company's highest risks through a mandatory annual enterprise-wide risk assessment.
Evaluate subsidiary management's processes for identifying and responding to business and financial risks.
Plan and execute audit assignments for subsidiaries.
Coordinate internal auditing activities and plans with other internal and external providers of assurance and consulting activities to ensure proper coverage and minimise duplication of effort.
Ensure timely completion of internal auditing engagements and submission of reports to the Audit and Risk Committee.
Review audit workpapers, reports, and findings to assess the quality, accuracy, and relevance of audit work.
Advise subsidiary management through reports on areas in need of improvement.
Prepare board papers for discussion with the Board Audit and Risk Committee.
Monitor and report on critical internal control and risk management issues to the Board Audit and Risk Committee.
Monitor the testing of implementation of Board Audit and Risk recommendations and report back to the Board.
Practice and promote a culture of high-quality standards, integrity, and ethics across the company and Group.
Stay abreast of emerging trends, developments, and regulatory changes in internal auditing and insurance to ensure audit work remains current.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Director, Internal Audit from time to time.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
CPA (K) or Chartered Accountant.
Minimum of eight years of experience in audit with a minimum of two years' experience in a leadership capacity.

Key Competencies

Experience in the Big Four audit firms or an organisation similar in size or larger than CIC Group is an added advantage.
Experience working with diverse and cross-functional teams.
Thorough understanding of Life Assurance business.
Knowledge of current technological developments and trends in the area of expertise and knowledge of software requirements for audit of systems procedures.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Excellent written, oral, presentation, and report writing skills.
Strong decision-making skills.
Critical thinking.
Ability to maintain the highest levels of integrity and objectivity.
Confidentiality.
Willingness to learn and continuously expand technical and business skills in all areas.
Flexibility in mobility.

Application Process

Candidates with the required professional and academic qualifications should apply through this link: https://careers.cicinsurancegroup.com/job/internal-audit-manager-2/.

Application Deadline

Deadline: August 14, 2026.
Candidates who do not hear from CIC Insurance Group by August 31, 2026 should consider their application unsuccessful.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This job advert is open to both internal and external candidates.