Senior Internal Audit & Risk Management Officer

About

The Senior Internal Audit & Risk Management Officer provides assurance and advisory services relating to governance, risk management and internal controls. It is a permanent and pensionable role requiring six years of relevant experience, including three years at Internal Audit & Risk Management Officer I level or comparable, plus a relevant degree and professional-body membership. Job grade: UFAA 6 Salary: Basic salary KShs 220,000 – 260,000 per month and house allowance KShs 40,000 per month. Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable. Number of posts: 1 post. Reference: UFAA/SIA&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, strategies, guidelines and plans;
• Analyzing data for preparing the annual internal audit plan;
• Performing information processing and system audits;
• Carrying out audit checks and identifying any accounting errors;
• Examining vouchers, cashbooks and ledgers, confirming the propriety and accuracy of transactions;
• 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 with statutory provisions and internal regulations;
• Preparing documents and taking minutes of the Audit & Risk Committee of the Authority; and
• Preparing internal audit reports.

Qualifications

• 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;
• Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance results.