Director Internal Audit Job in Kenya - Tana River CPSB

TRCPSB/V/NO. 015/2025: Director Internal Audit J/G ‘R’(1 POST)

Terms of Service: Three (3) Years Contract

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

  • Overseeing implementation of internal Audit policies, strategies, standards and procedures at the County;
  • ascertaining the County’s level of compliance with the relevant Internal Audit statutes and other government regulations and guidelines;
  • facilitating quality assurance and special audits;
  • providing technical advice on internal audit matters;
  • coordinating execution of investigation, forensic audit and other special assignments;
  • overseeing evaluation of the effectiveness of risk management mechanisms, controls and governance processes of the County and recommending improvements;
  • coordinating development and review of audit techniques, guidelines, systems and processes;
  • identifying and profiling various risks inherent in specific audit assignments;
  • overseeing preparation of reports on audit findings and making appropriate recommendations;

  • preparing detailed, understandable and cross referenced work papers to evidence work done and for future references, in compliance with standards for professional practice in internal audit;
  • executing audit activities to ensure reliability and integrity of information and effective use of the County resources and compliance with contracts, standards and policies;
  • overseeing monitoring and evaluation of implementation of internal audit recommendations;
  • coordinating preparation and presentation of reports on audit findings and recommendations to the Internal Audit Committee;
  • coordinating preparation of periodic internal audit reports;
  • coordinating designing and implementing of training programmes for internal audit staff and members of the audit committee;
  • overseeing preparation of strategic plans and budgets;
  • ensuring prudent utilization of resources;
  • building capacity and managing performance of the Division; and
  • any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

  • Served in the grade of Deputy Director, Internal Audit for a minimum period of three (3) years;
  • bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification;
  • master’s Degree in any of the following fields:- Auditing and Consultancy, Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Strategic Management, Risk Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountants of Kenya CPA (K) its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Membership to any of the following recognized professional bodies: of either CIA, ICPAK, ACFE, ISACA or any other professional recognized body;
  • Certificate in computer applications skills;
  • Certificate in any of the following: Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA) or Forensic Auditing from a recognized institution;Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • demonstrated high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for the effective planning and co-ordination of the Internal Audit Function; and
  • thorough understanding of national goals, policies and objectives and ability to relate them to the Internal Audit Function and aspirations of Vision 2030.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants should visit our portal:

www.jobs.tanarivercpsb.go.ke for online job application and submission. Applicants

should also upload their applications with updated CV, a copy of National Identity Card, copies of academic & professional certificates and other relevant testimonials, names and contacts of three (3) referees, and a letter of application addressed to:

The Board Secretary / C.E.O. Tana River County Public Service Board

P.O. Box 181 – 70101 HOLA

NB: Kindly NOTE that this application is purely ONLINE. Therefore, no physical application shall be accepted whatsoever.

Applications should be received on or before 14th November, 2025 at 12:00am.

Applicants MUST submit copies of the following valid clearance certificates

should they be successful after interviews: Kenya Revenue Authority; Higher Education Loans Board; Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct); and Credit Reference Bureau.

Kindly note that only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Tana River County Public Service Board is a credible government institution and therefore all its recruitments are devoid of any payments. You are hereby advised not to entertain fraudsters purporting to be employees of the Board promising to assist you have your appointment letter processed at a fee.

The County Government of Tana River is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Women, the Marginalized and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.