Principal Internal Auditor

Vacancy Reference: HRMPEB/PIA/3/1/01

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.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Person Specification

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

Method of Application

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 email the softcopy applications to the CEO using the email: recruitment@hrmpeb.or.ke quoting the vacancy reference number and job title on the subject. All the documents should be merged into a single PDF file