INTERNAL AUDIT AND RISK OFFICER- Open
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
- Undertake risk assessment for each audit engagement to inform audit objectives, scope and controls to be tested.
- Preparation of audit plan and program for each audit engagement.
- Assessing the effectiveness of governance, risk management and controls.
- Prepare and retain audit working papers to support audit findings and conclusions i.e. working papers
- Documenting audit findings in internal audit report for each audit engagement.
Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications
- 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;
- Passed Part I of any of the following professional qualifications: Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or any other relevant professional qualification.
- 1 year of service, or similar experience in a comparable position from a reputable organization
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and global audit standards
- Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution; and
- Met the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Please note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you possess the above qualifications, please apply online through the KNCHR recruitment portal by Thursday 26th March 2025.
KNCHR is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men, women of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. Therefore, qualified intersex persons, persons with disabilities, persons from marginalized communities and the minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be advised to submit clearance certificates from the various institutions.
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