Posted: 2026-08-26 22:30:04  Deadline: September 09, 2026   Full-time   Salary: Confidential

Human Rights Agenda (HURIA) is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals or firms for the position of Internal Audit, Financial Management and Compliance Consultant. The engagement is on a retainer consultancy basis for 12 months and will strengthen HURIA’s financial governance, internal controls, compliance, risk management and accountability.

Position Details

Position: Internal Audit, Financial Management and Compliance Consultant.
Employer: Human Rights Agenda (HURIA).
Engagement: Retainer Consultancy.
Duration: 12 months.
Duty Station: Mombasa, Kenya, with physical audit visits to HURIA offices as required.
Reports to: Executive Director.
Working Relationship: Head of Finance and Administration and relevant management structures.

Key Responsibilities

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 for accuracy, completeness, validity, authorization 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 consultation to the Finance Department throughout the engagement.
Support HURIA during donor reviews, external audits, financial inspections 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.

Key Deliverables

Monthly Internal Audit Reports following each scheduled audit visit.
Quarterly Consolidated Internal Audit Reports highlighting recurring and systemic issues, trends, risks and strategic recommendations.
Risk and Compliance Assessments covering key financial management and internal control risks.
Management Advisory Memoranda or Technical Advice Notes where significant or urgent issues arise.
Quarterly Management Review Sessions to present findings and discuss corrective actions.
End-of-Contract Internal Audit Summary Report covering the entire consultancy period.
Ongoing professional and technical advisory support to the Finance Department.
Properly completed eTIMS-compliant invoices in accordance with HURIA’s payment procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

Professional qualification in accounting or auditing, such as CPA(K), ACCA or an equivalent internationally recognized qualification.
Current membership in ICPAK or another relevant professional accounting or auditing body in good standing, where applicable.
At least seven years of relevant professional experience in internal audit, financial management, compliance or related assurance services.
Demonstrated experience auditing NGOs, civil society organizations 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 or multilateral donors is 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 organizations managing multiple donor-funded projects or sub-granting arrangements is an added advantage.

Competencies

Professional independence and objectivity.
High levels of integrity and ethical conduct.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and sound professional judgement.
Ability to identify systemic risks and control weaknesses.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently while maintaining effective working relationships with management and staff.
Ability to handle confidential financial and organizational information.
Strong understanding of donor compliance and accountability requirements.

Terms of Engagement

The engagement will be on a retainer consultancy basis for an initial period of twelve months.
The Consultant will undertake at least one physical audit visit every month.
The Consultant will provide reasonable remote technical advisory support during normal working hours throughout the contract period.
Payment will be made quarterly, subject to satisfactory completion of agreed assignments and submission and acceptance of required reports and supporting documentation.
Any reimbursable expenses outside the agreed consultancy fee will require prior written approval from HURIA.
The detailed scope of work, deliverables, reporting arrangements and terms of engagement are set out in the Terms of Reference.

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates or firms should submit the following:

A cover letter or expression of interest demonstrating suitability for the assignment.
An updated CV detailing relevant qualifications, experience and professional memberships.
For firms, 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 or donor-funded assignments.
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.

Application Email: recruitment@huria.ngo

Application Deadline: September 09, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Selection Process

Preliminary assessment of eligibility and completeness of applications.
Technical evaluation of qualifications, experience and proposed approach.
Financial evaluation.
Shortlisting.
Interview or clarification, where applicable.
Reference checks.
Final selection and contracting.

Equal Opportunity and Confidentiality

HURIA is committed to a fair, transparent and competitive selection process. HURIA is also committed to equal opportunity, diversity, integrity and professional excellence in its recruitment and consultancy engagements.

All applications will be handled confidentially and used solely for purposes of the recruitment and selection process.

HURIA reserves the right to verify information provided by applicants and contact professional referees before finalizing the selection.

HURIA does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment or selection process.