Principal Internal Audit Standards Officer Job PSASB

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REF: PSASB/6/2026 PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDIT STANDARDS OFFICER ASB 5 – TWO (2) POSITIONS

Terms of Service              

Permanent and Pensionable

Job Purpose

To support the development, implementation and monitoring of internal audit standards by conducting research, providing technical guidance to public sector entities, delivering capacity-building initiatives, and contributing to compliance monitoring and continuous improvement of governance and internal control practices across the public sector.

Reports to: Assistant Director Internal Audit Standards

Job Specification

For appointment to this position, an applicant must have:

• A cumulative period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior Internal Audit Standards Officer or in an equivalent or comparable position.
• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized and accredited institution in any of the following disciplines: – Finance, Accounting, Economics or its equivalent;
• Hold a professional qualification such as CPA (K) or CIA or any other relevant professional qualifications;
• Be a full member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake research and development of guidelines, manuals, templates, and programs in collaboration with stakeholders for all public sector entities in compliance with PFM Act (2012).
• Provide technical support to implementing entities including drafting responses to technical queries and recommendations for review to address identified gaps in implementation by public sector entities on internal audit standards, and guidelines.
• Undertake capacity building programs to enhance compliance with the prescribed Standards, guidelines, manuals and templates across public entities.
• Engage stakeholders to obtain responses on exposure drafts to inform development and review of internal audit standards strategies, policies and procedures in executing the Directorate’s mandate.
• Implement monitoring compliance strategies to assess compliance with prescribed internal audit standards, guidelines, manuals, and templates across public sector to inform interventions on areas of non-conformance.
• Mentor and coach of internal audit standards officers
• Assist in preparation of directorate’s reports and board papers
• Implement the directorate’s budget and work-plans.
• Conduct risk assessment in the directorate and the implementation of risk mitigating strategies

How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants who meet the specified criteria should submit their job applications through jobs.psasb.go.ke

All applications should be received on or before Monday, 4^th May, 2026 at 5.00 pm.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• PSASB is an equal opportunity employer and DOES NOT charge any fee at any stage in the recruitment process.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates and documents.
• Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity by submitting clearance certificates from the relevant institutions.
• Canvassing will lead to automatic DISQUALIFICATION.