Principal Internal Auditor– REF: NTSA/11/2026/13

Description

The office holder will be responsible for undertaking financial, operational, systems and compliance audit functions, reviewing internal controls, contributing to risk-based audit planning, safeguarding the Authority’s assets, conducting information systems audits and supporting effective audit assurance.

Responsibilities

Implementing fraud investigation and anti-corruption policies, guidelines strategies and plans;

Analyzing data on financial records, systems and processes;

Undertaking comprehensive audits at the Authority;

Stocktaking and undertaking risk assessment, corruption risk assessment and anti-corruption awareness activities;

Reviewing internal controls in the Authority;

Evaluating the adequacy of system controls and recommending improvements

Carrying out audit checks and identifying any accounting errors;

Undertaking spot-checks and cash surveys;

Undertaking audit investigations;

Carrying out audit follow-ups on implementation of recommendations on audit reports;

Assessing compliance with internal policies, tax regulations and other statutory guidelines;

Implementing quality assurance and improvement programme;

Consolidating primary audit reports / queries on the Authority’s financial statement;

Carrying out compliance tests; and

Monitoring and evaluating audit reports.

Requirements

At least nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Internal Auditor or in a comparable position;

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;

Certificate in any of the following: Part II of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination, Part II of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;

Membership to Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body;

Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;

Proficiency in computer application; and

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

How to apply

Applications indicating the Job Ref. No. on both the application and envelope may be deposited at the Authority’s Head Office Reception, 316 Upper Hill Chambers, 9th Floor, 2nd Ngong Avenue, Nairobi enclosing complete CV with full details of educational background and professional expertise/qualifications. The application should also have copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and the National ID. Applications should be addressed and posted to the address below and be received not later than 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

The Director General,

National Transport and Safety Authority,

316 Upper Hill Chambers, 2nd Ngong Avenue,

P.O. Box 3602-00506,

NAIROBI.

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