HR
Principal Internal Auditor
Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board (HRMPEB)
Nairobi·Masters·Closed
At a glance
Senior audit leadership role at HRMPEB, the government board that administers HR professional examinations in Kenya. Requires a Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, plus Part III of CIA/CPA/ACCA and CISA certification, along with ICPAK membership and a 4-week management course. Candidates must have at least 3 years at Grade 4 (Senior Internal Auditor) level or equivalent — this is a competitive principal-grade position with board-level reporting responsibilities.
SectorFinance
GradeHRMPEB Grade 3
ReferenceHRMPEB/PIA/3/1/01
Deadline2026-06-01
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About
HRMPEB is a state corporation that administers HR management professional examinations in Kenya. The Principal Internal Auditor leads the internal audit function, providing independent assurance on risk management, internal controls, and governance.
Key Responsibilities
•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 reporting 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 staff in the Division
Requirements
✓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 in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
✓Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Economics 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
✓Demonstrated professional competence in audit work as reflected in work performance and results
CHAPTER SIX
This role requires Chapter Six compliance — proof is only needed once you're offered the job, not at application time.
How to Apply
Email softcopy applications to recruitment@hrmpeb.or.ke, quoting reference HRMPEB/PIA/3/1/01 and job title on the subject. All documents must be merged into a single PDF file. Applications must reach the Board on or before 1st June, 2026 by 1700hrs. Alternatively, post to: Chief Executive Officer, Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board, P.O. Box 23733 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya.