Principal Internal Auditor

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating the development, review, and implementation of sound internal audit policies, strategies, and procedures.
• Coordinating the development and implementation of fraud investigation strategies.
• Supervising the development and review of internal controls.
• Publishing audit reports.
• Monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations and reporting 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 the implementation of annual audit work plans to the audit and risk committee.
• Coordinating the development of audit plans, setting targets, and budgets.
• Monitoring performance targets and appraising the staff in the Division.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specification

• 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 in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Professional Certificate: Part III of CIA, CPA, or 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.
• Demonstrated professional competence in audit work as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and supervisory skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in teams.
• Problem-solving skills.

How to Apply

All applications should reach the Board on or before 1st 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 HRMPEB/PIA/3/1/01 and job title on the subject. All documents should be merged into a single PDF file.