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Job TitleINTERNAL AUDIT AND RISK OFFICER
Job TypePermanent and Pensionable
Job Salary100025
Job Description

REF: KNCHR/ADM/IARO/08/2025
Reports to: Assistant Director – Internal Audit and Risk
Location: Nairobi with occasional travel
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary: Kshs. 100,025

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for provision of support in implementation of internal audit and risk management functions to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Commission.

Operational Responsibilities

i. Undertake risk assessment for each audit engagement to inform audit
objectives, scope and controls to be tested.
ii. Preparation of audit plan and program for each audit engagement.
iii. Assessing the effectiveness of governance, risk management and controls.
iv. Prepare and retain audit working papers to support audit findings and
conclusions i.e. working papers
v. Documenting audit findings in internal audit report for each audit engagement.

Job Specification

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications

i Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Economics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii. Passed Part I of any of the following professional qualifications: Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor(CIA), or any other relevant professional qualification.
iii. 1 year of service, or similar experience in a comparable position from a
reputable organization

iv. Knowledge of relevant legislation and global audit standards
v. Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution; and
vi. Met the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Grade8
No Sought1
Advert Ref KNCHR/ADM/IARO/08/2025
Successful candidates will be required to submit clearance certificates from the following bodies:
  • Kenya Revenue Authority - (Valid Tax compliance certificate).
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigations - (Certificate of good conduct)
  • Higher Education Loans Board - (Compliance certificate, where applicable)
  • Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission - (Self-Declaration form)
  • Credit Reference Bureau - (Certificate of clearance or credit report)