Internal Audit and Risk Officer II

About

The Internal Audit and Risk Officer II will provide independent assurance that the Authority’s risk management, governance, audit and internal control systems and processes operate effectively. The role is in the Internal Audit unit at IPOA Headquarters, Nairobi, and reports to the Senior Assistant Director, Internal Auditor & Risk. Applicants require a relevant bachelor’s degree, CPA Part II or ACCA Part II (or equivalent), and computer proficiency. Job grade: IPOA 9 Salary: Consolidated salary KSh. 90,000 – 130,000 Number of posts: 2 Posts Reference: IPOA/HR/16/2026 Duty station: Headquarters, Nairobi

How to apply

Submit your application online through the Careers portal on IPOA website at https://www.ipoa.go.ke/ipoa/careers. No physical applications will be accepted. Detailed job description and specification are available at https://www.ipoa.go.ke/ipoa/careers.

Responsibilities

• Supporting in the implementation of policies, strategies, frameworks, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact on internal audit while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes and circulars;
• Supporting in the implementation of risk based annual internal audit plans and programmes;
• Collecting and collating data for preparing Audit reports with appropriate recommendations;
• Supporting in the implementation of internal audit systems in accordance with International Standards on Auditing;
• Conducting follow-up audits to ensure implementation of audit recommendations;
• Supporting in the implementation of capacity building programs to promote awareness of governance, risk management and internal controls; and
• Updating audit records for adequate documentation in the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/ Finance); Business Administration (Accounting/ Finance) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Part II or Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) Part II certificate or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Successful applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and provide the following documents; clearance certificate from HELB, EACC, CRB, KRA and DCI.