Principal Internal Auditor

About the role

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is recruiting a Principal Internal Auditor for a full-time, on-site position in Nairobi. The office holder leads internal audit assignments, reviews financial and operational systems, assesses organisational risks, ensures regulatory compliance and advises management on improvements to internal controls. The role covers financial, operational, systems and compliance audit functions, contributes to risk-based audit planning and safeguards the Authority's assets.

Key responsibilities

• Implement fraud investigation and anti-corruption policies, guidelines, strategies and plans
• Analyse data on financial records, systems and processes
• Undertake comprehensive audits at the Authority, including information systems audits
• Conduct stocktaking, risk assessments, corruption risk assessments and anti-corruption awareness activities
• Review internal controls and evaluate the adequacy of system controls, recommending improvements
• Carry out audit checks, spot-checks, cash surveys and audit investigations
• Follow up on the implementation of recommendations made in audit reports
• Assess compliance with internal policies, tax regulations and other statutory guidelines
• Run quality assurance and improvement programmes, consolidate primary audit reports and queries on the financial statement, carry out compliance tests and monitor and evaluate audit reports

Required profile

• At least nine years of relevant work experience, three of which at the grade of Senior Internal Auditor or in a comparable position
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or Business Management, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised and accredited institution
• Certificate in Part II of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination, Part II of the ACCA, or an equivalent qualification
• Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or a relevant professional body
• Management course of at least four weeks from a recognised and accredited institution
• Merit shown through work performance and results

To apply, submit a completed CV, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and the National ID by post to the Director General, NTSA, by 5.00 p.m. on 1 December 2026, quoting the job reference number.