Human Rights Agenda (HURIA)

Internal Audit, Financial Management and Compliance Consultant

Key Responsibilities

The successful Consultant will be expected to:

• Conduct at least one physical internal audit visit every month during the contract period.
• Review accounting records, journals, ledgers, cash books, bank statements and bank reconciliations.
• Review financial transactions and assess their accuracy, completeness, validity, authorisation and proper recording.
• Verify payment documentation and supporting records.
• Review donor-funded expenditure against approved budgets, grant agreements and donor requirements.
• Review procurement transactions and assess compliance with HURIA's procurement policies, procedures and applicable donor requirements
• Review payroll, statutory deductions, remittances and relevant tax compliance matters.
• Assess the effectiveness of HURIA's internal control systems and risk management practices.
• Review asset management, asset registers and inventory controls.
• Review compliance with HURIA's financial, administrative and operational policies and procedures.
• Identify financial, operational and compliance risks and recommend practical corrective measures.
• Review implementation of previous internal and external audit recommendations.
• Prepare monthly internal audit reports and quarterly consolidated reports highlighting findings, risks, recurring issues and recommendations.
• Provide technical advice and professional consulta on to the Finance Department throughout the engagement.
• Support HURIA during donor reviews, external audits, financial inspec ons and other compliance assessments when required.
• Promptly report significant financial irregularities, material control weaknesses, suspected fraud or serious compliance concerns to the appropriate HURIA management structures

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A professional qualification in accounting or auditing, such as CPA(K), ACCA or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification.
• Current membership in ICPAK or another relevant professional accounting/auditing body in good standing, where applicable.
• At least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in internal audit, financial management, compliance or related assurance services.
• Demonstrated experience auditing NGOs, civil society organisations and donor-funded projects.
• Demonstrated experience with donor-funded programmes and donor financial requirements.
• Experience with donors such as EKN, EU, USAID, FCDO, UN agencies or comparable bilateral/multilateral donors will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan accounting, taxation, statutory compliance and financial management requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls, risk management, procurement controls and financial governance.
• Excellent analytical, communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to provide practical, evidence-based and implementable recommendations.
• Experience working with organisations managing multiple donor-funded projects and/or sub-granting arrangements will be an added advantage

Interested and qualified candidates/firms should submit:

• A cover le er/expression of interest demonstrating suitability for the assignment;
• An updated CV detailing relevant qualifications, experience and professional memberships;
• Where applying as a firm, a brief company profile and CVs of the proposed key personnel;
• A technical proposal outlining the proposed approach to delivering the assignment;
• A financial proposal indicating the proposed retainer fee and any applicable rates for additional assignments outside the agreed scope;
• Details of at least three relevant professional references, preferably including previous NGO/donor-funded assignments; and
• Copies of relevant professional qualifications and membership certificates.

Applicants should clearly indicate “Internal Audit, Financial Management and Compliance Consultant” in the subject line of their application.

Applications should be submitted electronically to:

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Deadline: 7^th September 2026