Senior Internal Audit Risk Management Officer
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Job purpose
- To provide independent and objective assurance and advisory services on the 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.