Assistant Internal Audit Manager Job in Kenya

The Office of the Auditor General draws its mandate from the Constitution of Kenya.

Article 229 of the constitution establishes the Office of the Auditor General which is mandated to audit Accounts of all National and County Governments, among other Public Entities.

Pursuant to Article 252 (1) (c) of the Constitution, the Office seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following position:-

Assistant Manager - Internal Audit
KENAO Scale 6
1 Vacancy

Assistant Manager – Internal Audit will be responsible for:-
  • Implementing appropriate audit programs to deliver high quality internal audit services
  • Complying with legal requirement and enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on action to be taken
  • Continuously review and assess operational, financial management systems, policies, procedures, and guidelines and recommend improvements
  • Undertaking Audits and assessing compliance with set standards and specifications
  • Gathering and analyzing financial data and reports to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of funds utilization
  • Supervising the Internal Audit Staff
  • Conducting post Audit reviews
  • Carrying out risk assessment and evaluation as part of the audit process
  • Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for Appointment

To be appointed as Assistant Manager Internal Audit, one must have:-
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields from any recognized University;
  • Holder of CPA(K)/CIA/CISA or any other relevant professional qualification and certification will be an added advantage.
  • The applicant must have at least 6 years’ experience in Internal Audit, three (3) of which must be at management level in a sizeable and similar organization;
  • Demonstrated excellence in under taking internal investigations especially in the Public Sector;
  • Possess excellent presentational skills, oral and written communication capabilities;
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Information Technology
  • An MBA in relevant field will be an added advantage

How to Apply

Applications together with a detailed resume, scanned copies of the applicants’ professional and academic Certificates, other testimonials and National Identification card should be submitted.

The application must have the daytime telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees from the applicant’s previous employers.

Hard copies will not be accepted.

The application should be submitted to the e mail address shown against each of the vacancies on or before 23rd July 2014 addressed to:

Auditor -General
Office of the Auditor General
P. O. Box 30084-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.


The Office of the Auditor-General is an equal opportunities employer and seeks to have diversity in workforce in line with the Constitution.

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.


Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification