Tupande Audit Lead

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to lead our internal audit activities in Kenya. This role is ideal for a professional with a background in internal audit, and team leadership, preferably within a processing, retail, or multi-location environment.

You will lead a country-based audit team, setting and delivering audit plans, identifying and mitigating risks, whilst being a trusted partner to both local leadership. This is a central role requiring collaboration with country leadership and other partners.

You will be based in Kenya, with regional travel expected and reporting to the Internal Audit Manager.

Responsibilities

Strategic Audit Leadership

• You will develop the annual audit plan for your country and team.
• You will identify and assess audit risks within the country and develop appropriate audit responses.
• You will manage audit activities relative to budget, ensuring timely execution.

Engagement and Reporting

• Conduct regular risk meetings with department heads and division leads.
• Present findings and risk areas to the Board and senior management.
• Maintain accountability for audit findings; ensure appropriate resolution by management.

Leadership & Development

• You will lead a team of in-country auditors.
• You will implement tailored learning and development programs based on local risk profiles and audit plans.
• You will promote performance through setting and monitoring of team-level goals.

Audit Excellence

• You will ensure execution of audits whilst observing professional standards.
• You will monitor the effectiveness of financial controls and recommend improvements.
• You will escalate critical findings with clear solutions.
• You will build relationships across teams to enhance audit effectiveness and facilitate resolution of findings.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You'll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You'll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce, finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification, such as CPA, ACCA, or CIA is required.
• 5–7 years' experience in internal auditing, including team leadership.
• Experience developing audit plans, assessing risks, and resolving findings.
• Retail or similar multi-site operational experience.
• Inventory audit experience.
• Management skills.
• Excellent risk assessment capabilities.
• Influence and deliver feedback at all levels, including senior management and boards.
• A collaborative mindset.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.

Application Deadline

15 December 2025. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an  address. Please report any suspicious communication here ), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization's mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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