Internal Audit & Risk Officer II

About the role

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), which provides civilian oversight of the police under the IPOA Act, is recruiting two Internal Audit & Risk Officers (Grade IPOA 9) at its headquarters in Nairobi. The officer provides independent assurance that risk management, governance, audit systems and internal controls operate effectively, reporting to the Senior Assistant Director, Internal Auditor & Risk.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation of policies, strategies, frameworks, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures affecting internal audit, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, statutes and circulars.
• Support the implementation of risk-based annual internal audit plans and programmes.
• Collect and collate data to prepare audit reports with appropriate recommendations.
• Support the implementation of internal audit systems in line with International Standards on Auditing.
• Conduct follow-up audits to ensure audit recommendations are implemented.
• Support capacity-building programmes on governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Update audit records to maintain adequate documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance), Business Administration (Accounting/Finance) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• CPA Part II or ACCA Part II certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Applications are made through the IPOA careers portal by 10 November 2026. Shortlisted candidates are contacted; no fees are charged and no medical examination is required. Upon acceptance, candidates must provide a tax compliance certificate, a certificate of good conduct, clearance certificates from HELB and CRB, and an EACC clearance form.