Vacancies & Opportunities

The Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development is looking for suitable candidates to fill the position
of an INTERNAL AUDITOR.

Purpose of the Assignment.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide independent and objective assurance on the adequacy and
effectiveness of CCGD’s governance, risk management, financial management, and internal control
systems while identifying opportunities for operational improvement and compliance enhancement.

Scope of Work
The assignment shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Internal Auditor’s Key Responsibilities
• Reviewing and assessing effectiveness of internal control frameworks, policies, and proce
dures.
• Conducting risk assessments to identify and prioritize areas of potential risks.
• Evaluating the accuracy and completeness of financial records, transactions, and reporting.
• Assessing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Providing recommendations for improvement and best practices.
• Assist in preparation of the annual organizational external audits and other special audits.
• Review and approval of Monthly bank reconciliations

Deliverables
The Internal Auditor shall submit the following deliverables:
• An Annual Risk-Based Internal Audit Plan outlining audit objectives, scope, timelines, meth
odology, and resource requirements.
• Quarterly Internal Audit Reports.
• Risk Assessment Report highlighting key organizational risks and mitigation measures. Inter
nal Control Assessment Report evaluating effectiveness of existing controls.
• Compliance Review Report covering statutory, donor, contractual, and policy compliance.
• Management Action Plan Template for tracking implementation of audit recommendations.
• Follow-up Audit Reports assessing progress made in implementing agreed corrective actions.
• Presentation of audit findings and recommendations to the Board Audit Committee and Man
agement after every audit.
• Annual Internal Audit Opinion summarizing the effectiveness of governance, risk manage
ment, and internal control systems.
Reporting Arrangements and Nature of Assignment
This appointment is purely on part-time basis with a requirement to provide audit services for a minimum
of five (5) working days per month, to review financial records and systems, assess internal controls, and
engage with relevant departments as necessary.

Academic Qualifications, Experience and Certifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or a
related field.
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Membership in the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing.
• Minimum of (3) years’ experience in internal auditing, external auditing, risk management, or fi
nancial management in NGOs and donor funded organizations.
• Experience working with international donor regulations including USAID, UN agencies, EU,
Mastercard Foundation or similar development partners will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan taxation, labour laws, NGO regulations and financial reporting
standards.
• Experience in enterprise risk management and governance reviews.

Skills and Competencies
The Internal Auditor should demonstrate:
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA
Standards).
• Strong understanding of risk-based auditing methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and objectively.
• Proficiency in Quick books accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly
Excel.

Method of Application
Send your application letter and Curriculum vitae only to the HR officer on hr@ccgdcentre.org and copy
ccgdinfo@gmail.com clearly indicating the position you are applying for before 17th August 2026.
Please note that only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.

N/B; Certificates and testimonials are not required at the application stage.