Principal Internal Auditor job
Full Time @Human resource Management Professionals Examinations Board posted 10 hours ago in Accounting & Finance Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 3936
Job Description
Principal Internal Auditor
Vacancy Reference: HRMPEB/PIA/3/1/01
Job Purpose
- To provide independent and objective assurance and advisory services to the Board, adding value and enhancing operations through a systematic and disciplined evaluation of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Board of Directors functionally and to the CEO administratively for the co-ordination and management of the Internal Audit function at the Board.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- Co-ordinating the development, review and implementation of sound internal audit policies, strategies and procedures;
- Co-ordinating the development and implementation of fraud investigation strategy;
- Supervising the development and review of internal controls;
- Publishing audit reports;
- Monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations and report findings to the Audit and Risk Management Committee and senior management;
- Interpreting prevailing policies for sound auditing principles, practices and control;
- Preparing and submitting audit reports to the Audit and Risk Committee;
- Reporting on implementation of annual audit work plans to the audit and risk committee;
- Co-ordinating the development of audit plans, setting targets and budgets;
- Monitoring performance targets and appraising the staff in the Division and
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Person Specification
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
- Served in the grade of Senior Internal Auditor HRMPEB Grade 4 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Bachelor’s degree any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Economic or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Economic or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in any of the following fields: Part III of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination; Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Certified Information System Auditor (CISA);
- Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body;
- Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
- Proficiency in computer application skills; and
- Demonstrated professional competence in audit work as reflected in work performance and results.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work well with teams
- Problem solving skills
- Supervisory skills
All applications should reach the Board on or before 1 st June, 2026 by 1700hrs. Applications should be addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer,
Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board.
P.O. Box 23733 – 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Applicants should email the softcopy applications to the CEO using the email: recruitment@hrmpeb.or.ke quoting the vacancy reference number and job title on the subject. All the documents should be merged into a single PDF file
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