Principal Internal Audit & Risk Management Officer

About

The Principal Internal Audit & Risk Management Officer provides independent assurance and advisory services on governance, risk management and internal control systems. The role is permanent and pensionable and requires at least nine years of relevant experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, professional-body membership and a management course certificate. Job grade: UFAA 5 Salary: Basic salary KShs 237,000 – 289,000 per month and house allowance KShs 45,000 per month. Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable. Number of posts: 1 post. Reference: UFAA/PIA&RMO/10/26

How to apply

Register on the careers page of www.ufaa.go.ke by creating an account with a valid email address, then log in and complete the online application. Quote the reference number and attach PDF copies of an application letter; detailed CV with names and contacts of three referees; National Identity Card; academic and professional certificates and transcripts; proof of current professional-body membership where required; recognition/equation for foreign qualifications where applicable; documents confirming required experience; and NCPWD registration card for applicants with disabilities. Submit online by 5:00 PM (East African Time) on Tuesday, 17th November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Implementing fraud investigation and anti-corruption policies, guidelines, strategies and plans;
• Analyzing data in financial records, systems and processes;
• Undertaking comprehensive audits at the Authority;
• Stocktaking and undertaking risk assessment, corruption risk assessment and anti-corruption awareness activities;
• Reviewing internal controls in the Authority;
• Evaluating the adequacy of system controls and recommending improvements;
• Carrying out audit checks and identifying any accounting errors;
• Undertaking spot-checks and cash surveys;
• Undertaking audit investigations;
• Carrying out audits and following up on implementation of recommendations on audit reports;
• Assessing compliance with internal policies, tax regulations and other statutory guidelines;
• Implementing the Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP);
• Consolidating primary audit reports/queries in the Authority's financial statements;
• Carrying out compliance tests;
• Monitoring and evaluating audit reports.

Qualifications

• Served for a cumulative period of nine (9) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior Internal Audit & Risk Management Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Management course certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance results.