Internal Audit Officer I
2026-08-11T09:20:21+00:00
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
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https://www.helb.co.ke/
CONTRACTOR
Anniversary Towers, 19th Floor
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Finance
Accounting & Finance, Computer & IT, Business Operations, Civil & Government
2026-09-01T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has re-advertised vacancies for qualified candidates in Kenya.
Responsibilities or duties
The officer will support the institution’s internal audit and risk management functions, including:
- Reviewing HELB’s ICT systems and infrastructure.
- Conducting forensic and systems audits.
- Reviewing effectiveness of internal controls.
- Identifying potential fraud, losses and operational risks.
- Safeguarding institutional assets.
- Preparing audit findings and recommendations.
- Supporting management in strengthening governance and compliance.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Qualified applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Application letter
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of academic certificates
- Certified copies of professional certificates
- Copy of National ID or passport
- Relevant testimonials
Experience needed
None specified.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
- Shortlisted applicants will be required to present valid Chapter Six compliance documents.
- Successful candidates will be engaged on contracts of up to three years, renewable subject to performance and retirement age requirements.
- HELB is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified applications from women, youth, marginalized communities and persons with disabilities.
- Reviewing HELB’s ICT systems and infrastructure.
- Conducting forensic and systems audits.
- Reviewing effectiveness of internal controls.
- Identifying potential fraud, losses and operational risks.
- Safeguarding institutional assets.
- Preparing audit findings and recommendations.
- Supporting management in strengthening governance and compliance.
- ICT systems and infrastructure review
- Forensic and systems auditing
- Internal controls assessment
- Risk identification
- Fraud detection
- Asset safeguarding
- Audit reporting
- Governance and compliance strengthening
- Application letter
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of academic certificates
- Certified copies of professional certificates
- Copy of National ID or passport
- Relevant testimonials
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Vacancy title:
Internal Audit Officer I
[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Finance, Category: Accounting & Finance, Computer & IT, Business Operations, Civil & Government]
Jobs at:
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 1 2026
Duty Station:
Anniversary Towers, 19th Floor | Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 11 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has re-advertised vacancies for qualified candidates in Kenya.
Responsibilities or duties
The officer will support the institution’s internal audit and risk management functions, including:
- Reviewing HELB’s ICT systems and infrastructure.
- Conducting forensic and systems audits.
- Reviewing effectiveness of internal controls.
- Identifying potential fraud, losses and operational risks.
- Safeguarding institutional assets.
- Preparing audit findings and recommendations.
- Supporting management in strengthening governance and compliance.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Qualified applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Application letter
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of academic certificates
- Certified copies of professional certificates
- Copy of National ID or passport
- Relevant testimonials
Experience needed
None specified.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
- Shortlisted applicants will be required to present valid Chapter Six compliance documents.
- Successful candidates will be engaged on contracts of up to three years, renewable subject to performance and retirement age requirements.
- HELB is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified applications from women, youth, marginalized communities and persons with disabilities.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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Applicants should clearly quote the job title and reference number of the position they are applying for on both the cover letter and envelope.
Hard-copy applications should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Higher Education Loans Board
Anniversary Towers, 19th Floor
P.O. Box 69489 – 00400
Nairobi, Kenya
Applicants should also submit soft-copy applications to the dedicated e-address indicated for each position.
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