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Internal Audit Officer I : Ref. No. HELB/019 - Grade 7

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Skip to contentPosted 25 August 2026Apply by 24 September 2026

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Nairobi•Kenya

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The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assisting in:

i. Supervising operations of the IT audit section for effective service delivery;ii. Supervising development and implementation of IT related internal audit sectionpolicies and procedures to achieve the audit strategic objectives;iii. Ensuring Audit section’s risk- based work plan is adhered to ensuring timelines set areattained;iv. Supervising individual engagements from planning to follow up by the direct reports toenable seamless completion of activities;v. Providing input in the development/review and implementation of internal auditstrategies, policies and procedures;vi. Providing input in the preparation of risk-based audit work plans and budget alignedto HELB’s strategy and objectives;vii. Planning for and executing audit assignments as per the approved audit work plan toprovide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk managementand internal controls systems;viii. Performing ICT systems audits of business support systems, IT operations, networksecurity, Value Added Services (VAS) systems, and IT infrastructure;ix. Performing Information control reviews to include system development standards,operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communicationcontrols, backup and disaster recovery and system maintenance;x. Performing reviews and provide independent assurance of internal control proceduresand security for systems under development and/or enhancements to current systems;xi. Undertaking consulting assignments as necessary to provide expertise in the subjectarea;xii. Carrying out adhoc audits and investigations as necessary.xiii. Participating in closing meetings with client at the end of fieldwork, providing clearexplanations for identified issues; andxiv. Preparing draft audit reports on completion of each audit engagement toeffectivelycommunicate audit findings with proposed practical and value addingrecommendations.

b) Person SpecificationsMinimum Requirements for appointment to the position are:i. At least three (3) years’ work experience at the grade of Internal Auditor Officer II or ina comparable position;ii. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, ICT or their equivalents from a recognizedUniversity;iii. Proficiency in use of CAATS;iv. Certificate in computer applications; andv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

The Chief Executive OfficerHigher Education Loans BoardAnniversary Towers, 19th FloorP.O. Box 69489 - 00400NAIROBI, KENYA

Soft copies to be sent to the email address provided for each position onwww.helb.co.ke.

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