Senior Internal Audit & Risk Management Officer

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

Experience

• 6 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Finance / Accounting / Audit , Risk Management and Compliance

Job purpose

• To provide independent and objective assurance and advisory services on the e {e} ectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control systems, with a view to enhancing accountability, operational effciency, regulatory compliance, and achievement of the organization's strategic objectives.

Job Description

• Implementing fraud investigation and anti- corruption policies, strategies, guidelines and plans;
• Analyzing data for preparing annual internal audit plan;
• Performing information processed and system audits;
• Carrying out audit checks and identifying any accounting errors;
• Examining vouchers, cashbooks, ledgers confirming the propriety abd accuracy of the transactions;
• Undertaking spot-checks and cash surveys;
• Auditing annual accounts;
• Undertaking spot checks and cash surveys;
• Auditing annual accounts;
• Undertaking audit investigations;
• Carrying out audit inspections of the Authority’s records;
• Undertaking audits on compliance of statutory provisions and internal regulations;
• Preparing documents and taking minutes of the Risk and Audit Committee of the Authority; and
• Preparing Internal Audit reports.

Job Specifications

• For appointment to this grade, one must have;
• Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Internal Audit & Risk management Officer I or in a comparable position;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines; Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics,
• Business Administration, Business Management or it’s equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in performance and results.

Key competencies and skills

• Expertise in risk assessment, internal control evaluation, and execution of audits in line with professional standards;
• Strong capability in audit planning, testing, analysis, documentation, and reporting to support effeective assurance outcomes;
• Sound knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and governance frameworks, supported by proficiency in audit tools and technology;
• Demonstrated objectivity, integrity, confidentiality, and adherence to ethical standards;
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
• influence and collaborate e ectively across all levels;
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines; and
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in dynamic environments, demonstrating adaptability, sound judgment, and resilience under pressure.

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