Principal Internal Auditor Job MSEA

Audit Jobs. Micro and Small Enterprise Authority Jobs

REF: MSEA/6/03/2026 (MSEA GRADE 4)

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Participating in the development of audit strategies, policies and procedures and ensure effective implementation
• Contributing to preparation of the risk based annual audit plan for approval by the Audit & Risk Management Committee
• Preparing audit reports on completion of each audit engagement to ensure timely issuance to management for implementation of recommended actions
• Evaluating progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from both internal and external audits
• Preparing quarterly audit reports for the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the BoardExecuting special audits/investigations
• Contributing to preparation of the Directorate’s annual budget, control and monitor itsimplementation
• Supporting various Directorates/Departments in risk profiling

Qualifications

For appointment to this position, a candidate must: –

• Have Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management (Finance and Accounting option) or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Have Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management (Finance and Accounting option) or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Be in possession of any of the following: Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK), CISA or its equivalent;
• Be a member of any of the following professional bodies: Institute of Certified Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditors(IIA-Kenya), Information System Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
• Have undertaken a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Have at least eight (8) years of relevant experience three (3) of which in a supervisory role
• Be proficient in computer applications
• Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance

How to Apply

Applications should be sent through the post office or hand delivered to the Chief Executive Officer, clearly stating the position and reference number on both the cover letter and the envelope, together with a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, copy of National Identity Card (ID), Names and Telephone Contacts of three referees so as to reach MSEA by 17th April, 2026, 5.00 pm (East African Time) addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA)
Utalii House 10th Floor, Left wing
P.O. Box 48823 – 00100
NAIROBI

Applicants to note; –

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to present the following documents during interviews;

• Original National Identity Card (ID)
• Original Academic and professional Certificates and Transcripts
• Any other testimonials