Principal Internal Auditor

Hiring organisations Expand Recruitment Services

⌖ Nairobi, Kenya◷ Full-time◫ On-site▣ Audit
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Closing 13 Nov 2026
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Job particulars

Job title
Principal Internal Auditor
Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Employment type
Full-time
Work arrangement
On-site
Industry
Audit
Level
Management
Experience
9+ years
Posted
30 Oct 2026
Closing date
13 Nov 2026

Key responsibilities

  • Developing, implementing and reviewing audit policies, strategies, standards and guidelines;.
  • Coordinating audit assignments in line with the approved audit work plan;.
  • Ensuring compliance of accountable records and documents and preparing audit papers;.
  • Monitoring and evaluating progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from internal and external audits;.
  • Coordinating information systems audit engagements including esting and evaluation of programs, quality assurance, and reporting of audit results;.
  • Coordinating preparation of reports and analyses that communicate audit results for the relevant business conditions and risks control;.
  • Safeguarding the College’s assets by establishing appropriate means of verifying their existence, ownership and valuation;.
  • Reviewing and evaluating the system of internal audit controls, assess their adequacy, effectiveness and proposing recommendations for their improvement;.
  • Undertaking special audit and investigations and ensure that a follow up mechanism is established and implemented; and.
  • Implementing new technologies and business applications.

Candidate requirements

  • For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:.
  • Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Senior Internal Auditor or in a comparable position;.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;.
  • Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent qualification from a recognised and accredited institution;.
  • Member of Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya (IIA) or any other relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing;.
  • Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;.
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and.
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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s Expand Recruitment Services