Junior Risk & Internal Controls Assistant

Finance & Accounting

K sh 62,000 – 84,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Two Rivers / Runda business park Overview: Every process has a pulse, and you’ll be the one checking it. From petty cash to approvals and stock counts, your work uncovers gaps before they become problems. Evidence matters more than opinions, and your documentation will help management make informed decisions quickly. You’ll follow test scripts, sample transactions, and flag discrepancies with clarity and objectivity. Working with process owners, you’ll walk through routines, identify control weaknesses, and track remediation steps until they’re fully closed. Small, consistent checks here prevent bigger headaches later. Accuracy, neat working papers, and version control are your daily companions. Every note, screenshot, or record you create becomes part of an audit trail that tells a reliable story of compliance and risk management. Quarterly refreshes of risk registers and KRIs mean your work feeds into broader strategic oversight. You’ll see how everyday controls tie into company-wide risk posture, giving you early exposure to internal audit thinking and methodology. If you enjoy structured inquiry, asking smart questions, and writing concise, actionable findings, this role puts you at the heart of operational assurance. From day one, your input shapes how the business protects itself, building skills that accelerate a career in controls or audit. Key Responsibilities: - Execute test scripts (petty cash, approvals, stock counts, user access). - Sample transactions; save evidence; label to audit standard. - Walk through processes with owners; document control gaps. - Draft clear findings with risk/impact and recommended actions. - Track remediation; chase owners; close items with proof. - Support quarterly risk register refresh and KRIs. - Maintain neat working papers; version control. Education & Experience: - Diploma in Accounting/Business; 0–2 years; CPA progress a plus. Skills: - Excel, objectivity, professional skepticism, concise writing. KPIs: - Test plan delivery, issue closure rate, evidence quality, stakeholder feedback. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 62,000–84,000. - Quarterly completion bonus: KES 3,000–6,000 tied to plan delivery and quality scores. - Travel stipend: KES 1,000–2,000 for site visits (as scheduled). Client estimates: higher offers for CPA progress and prior stocktake exposure. Pay may start mid-band pending performance in a mock test and clarity of written findings. Benefits: - Medical, training, phone. Growth Path: - Controls Assistant → Internal Audit Assistant → Analyst → Senior Analyst.