Principal Internal Auditor
2026-05-19T09:45:44+00:00
Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Management, Accounting & Finance, Civil & Government
2026-06-01T17:00:00+00:00
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We develop & prescribe HR curricula, manage professional examinations & certify qualified candidates.
Job Purpose
To provide independent and objective assurance and advisory services to the Board, adding value and enhancing operations through a systematic and disciplined evaluation of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.
Responsibilities or duties
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Board of Directors functionally and to the CEO administratively for the co-ordination and management of the Internal Audit function at the Board.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- Co-ordinating the development, review and implementation of sound internal audit policies, strategies and procedures;
- Co-ordinating the development and implementation of fraud investigation strategy;
- Supervising the development and review of internal controls;
- Publishing audit reports;
- Monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations and report findings to the Audit and Risk Management Committee and senior management;
- Interpreting prevailing policies for sound auditing principles, practices and control;
- Preparing and submitting audit reports to the Audit and Risk Committee;
- Reporting on implementation of annual audit work plans to the audit and risk committee;
- Co-ordinating the development of audit plans, setting targets and budgets;
- Monitoring performance targets and appraising the staff in the Division and
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications or requirements
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
- Served in the grade of Senior Internal Auditor HRMPEB Grade 4 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Bachelor’s degree any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Economic or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Economic or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in any of the following fields: Part III of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination; Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Certified Information System Auditor (CISA);
- Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body;
- Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
- Proficiency in computer application skills; and
- Demonstrated professional competence in audit work as reflected in work performance and results.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work well with teams
- Problem solving skills
- Supervisory skills
Experience needed
Minimum of three (3) years in a comparable position.
- Co-ordinating the development, review and implementation of sound internal audit policies, strategies and procedures;
- Co-ordinating the development and implementation of fraud investigation strategy;
- Supervising the development and review of internal controls;
- Publishing audit reports;
- Monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations and report findings to the Audit and Risk Management Committee and senior management;
- Interpreting prevailing policies for sound auditing principles, practices and control;
- Preparing and submitting audit reports to the Audit and Risk Committee;
- Reporting on implementation of annual audit work plans to the audit and risk committee;
- Co-ordinating the development of audit plans, setting targets and budgets;
- Monitoring performance targets and appraising the staff in the Division and
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work well with teams
- Problem solving skills
- Supervisory skills
- Proficiency in computer application skills
- Served in the grade of Senior Internal Auditor HRMPEB Grade 4 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Bachelor’s degree any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Economic or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Economic or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in any of the following fields: Part III of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination; Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Certified Information System Auditor (CISA);
- Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body;
- Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
JOB-6a0c3148e494d
Vacancy title:
Principal Internal Auditor
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Category: Management, Accounting & Finance, Civil & Government]
Jobs at:
Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 1 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 19 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
We develop & prescribe HR curricula, manage professional examinations & certify qualified candidates.
Job Purpose
To provide independent and objective assurance and advisory services to the Board, adding value and enhancing operations through a systematic and disciplined evaluation of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.
Responsibilities or duties
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Board of Directors functionally and to the CEO administratively for the co-ordination and management of the Internal Audit function at the Board.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- Co-ordinating the development, review and implementation of sound internal audit policies, strategies and procedures;
- Co-ordinating the development and implementation of fraud investigation strategy;
- Supervising the development and review of internal controls;
- Publishing audit reports;
- Monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations and report findings to the Audit and Risk Management Committee and senior management;
- Interpreting prevailing policies for sound auditing principles, practices and control;
- Preparing and submitting audit reports to the Audit and Risk Committee;
- Reporting on implementation of annual audit work plans to the audit and risk committee;
- Co-ordinating the development of audit plans, setting targets and budgets;
- Monitoring performance targets and appraising the staff in the Division and
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications or requirements
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
- Served in the grade of Senior Internal Auditor HRMPEB Grade 4 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Bachelor’s degree any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Economic or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Economic or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in any of the following fields: Part III of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination; Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Certified Information System Auditor (CISA);
- Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body;
- Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
- Proficiency in computer application skills; and
- Demonstrated professional competence in audit work as reflected in work performance and results.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work well with teams
- Problem solving skills
- Supervisory skills
Experience needed
Minimum of three (3) years in a comparable position.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
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All applications should reach the Board on or before 1 st June, 2026 by 1700hrs. Applications should be addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer,
Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board.
P.O. Box 23733 – 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Applicants should send the soft copy applications to the CEO quoting the vacancy reference number and job title on the subject. All the documents should be merged into a single PDF file
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