Manager Internal Audit (Ref:2026/EA/02)

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Posted : Mar 3, 2026

Closing date: Mar 24, 2026

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Location: Nairobi

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Job Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the selected candidate will entail:

i. Developing and coordinating the implementation of audit strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure the achievement of the Service’s objectives.

ii. Preparing and coordinating the implementation of the risk-based annual audit plan in consultation with Management and the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board.

iii. Coordinating the preparation of audit reports on the completion of each assignment to ensure timely issuance to Management for implementation of recommended actions.

iv. Monitoring progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from both internal and external audits.

v. Reviewing the governance mechanism for transparency and accountability regarding the finance and assets of the entity.

vi. Coordinating the conduct of risk-based, value for money and systems audit

vii. Review reports of programs implemented by the KENAS to ascertain whether results are consistent with the established strategic objectives and goals and whether the operations or programs are being planned. viii. Advising in identifying possible risks in the KENAS operations, ensuring monitoring and evaluation of the identified risks, recommending the appropriate control measures, and follow-up on implementation.

ix. Coordinating the implementation of the annual audit plan as approved, including as appropriate any special tasks or projects requested by management and the Audit Committee.

x. Reviewing the effectiveness of the financial and non-financial performance management system.

xi. Carrying out special audits and investigations (ad-hoc) as may be required from time to time and submit a report of findings to the Board; and

xii. Performing consulting services beyond internal audit assurance services to assist management in meeting its objectives.

xiii. Preparing and presenting quarterly audit reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board.

xiv. Providing secretariat to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board.

xv. Ensuring that departmental targets are achieved and appraising internal audit staff.

xvi. Liaising with external auditors in the performance of external audits.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

i. At least ten (10) years of relevant work experience in Public Service or Private Sector five (5) of which must be in a management position;

ii. Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce

iii. (Accounting option); Commerce (Finance option); Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

iv. Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting option); Commerce (Finance option); Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;( CPA (K), or, CIA (K), or Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

v. Be a Certified Information System Auditor (C.I.S.A) from a recognized institution.

vi. Be registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the Institute of Internal Auditors in good standing.

vii. Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.

viii. Certificate in a Management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.

ix. Demonstrated results in work performance.

x. Management course from a recognized institution; and

xi. Fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya.

Skills and Competencies

i. Communicating with impact;

ii. Managing and supervising people;

iii. Applying technical expertise;

iv. Planning and organizing;

v. Managing performance;

vi. Budgeting and resource management;

vii. Customer and stakeholder orientation;

viii. Implementing policy and strategies;

ix. Leading and managing projects;

x. Initiating and negotiating actions;

xi. Strategic and innovative thinking;

xii. Coaching and mentoring;

xiii. Relating and networking; and

xiv. Technological savviness.

How to apply

Interested and qualified persons are required to submit their applications to be received ONLINE through the KENAS website at www.kenas.go.ke or the Careers portal www.kenas.go.ke/careers. Applicants should include a signed application cover letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, a curriculum vitae with three (3) referees, and copies of academic, professional and relevant testimonials. All submissions and attachments of all mandatory required documents should be in PDF format.

Note 1: Interested candidates should provide all the details requested, and it is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.

 Note 2: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Note 3: Successful candidates invited for interviews will be required to submit the following documents:

·      Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)

·      Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

·      Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

·      Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

·      Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Note 4: successful candidate(s) will sign consent form for undertaking background checks.

Deadline

All applications should reach KENAS no later than Monday 24th March 2026, 5:00 pm (East African Time)

KENAS is an equal opportunity employer and respects diversity. Persons living with disabilities, marginalized, and minority groups who meet the job specifications are strongly encouraged to apply. 

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