Principal Internal Auditor at Public Service Superannuation Fund in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Principal Internal Auditor

    Public Service Superannuation FundNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    5 days ago

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    1 Sept

    Full Time
    On Site
    Managerial
    Banking, Insurance & Financial Services
    Accounting, Auditing & Finance

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    Job Description

    The Principal Internal Auditor will be responsible for conducting special investigations, coordinating audit assignments, and reviewing audit reports for the Public Service Superannuation Fund. This role involves designing internal audit processes, preparing annual risk plans, and leading exit meetings to discuss findings and recommendations.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Conducting ad-hoc/special investigations and reviewing arising from routine audits and/or as requested by management.
    • Participating in designing the Internal Audit process for the Fund.
    • Coordinating in the preparation of the annual risk plan by analyzing key activities and processes in various departments and prepare a summary of the auditable areas/audit centers for all the departments.
    • Conducting ad-hoc/special investigations and reviewing arising from routine audits and/or as request.
    • Coordinating and supervising the execution of all audit assignments under the department and reports.
    • Reviewing the adequacy of the audit client responses to the audit findings.
    • Conducting exit meetings and leading discussions on the findings, risk exposures and recommendations.
    • Reviewing final audit report, incorporating any revisions resulting from the exit meeting discussions.

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Project Management, Business Administration or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Management Course lasting not less than four 4 weeks from a recognized institution
    • Membership to a professional body and in good standing
    • Proficiency in computer applications
    • Professional qualification such as CIA, CISA, ACCA, CPA K, CRMA, PRM or equivalent from a recognized institution
    • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution
    • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
    • Served for a cumulative service period of nine 9 years, three 3 of which must be at the Grade of Senior Internal Auditor, PSSF 6 or in comparable position.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Accounting, Auditing & Finance

    Minimum Experience

    9 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Business

    Field of Study

    Finance

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should visit the application link provided on this page to submit their application.

    Master the Audit Committee Conversation

    This role sits at the senior end of internal audit, so the hiring panel will probe how you handle board-level discussions, risk exposure trade-offs, and audit report sign-off. Show them you can lead with confidence and precision.

    1. Map your audit trail: On your CV, list specific audits you led, the scope, the findings, and the impact of your recommendations. Use numbers where possible, like the size of the audited budget or the percentage of findings resolved.

    2. Prepare a risk-based audit plan: Be ready to walk through how you would prioritize audit areas for a pension fund. Mention how you would weigh financial, operational, and compliance risks.

    3. Show your professional edge: Highlight your CIA, CISA, ACCA, or CPA K certification prominently. If you have CRMA or PRM, emphasize how that adds value to risk management discussions.

    4. Practice exit meeting scenarios: Expect questions on how you handle pushback from auditees. Prepare a concise story where you turned a tense exit meeting into a constructive action plan.

    5. Know Chapter 6 requirements: Be ready to confirm you have met the constitutional leadership and integrity requirements. Have your clearance documents ready if asked.

    6. Demonstrate supervisory experience: Since the role involves coordinating and supervising audit assignments, give examples of how you have guided junior auditors and ensured quality output.

    7. Brush up on pension fund specifics: Understand the basics of pension fund operations, including contribution flows, investment portfolios, and regulatory compliance. This will show you have done your homework.

    8. Prepare your own questions: Ask about the audit team structure, the audit committee's expectations, and the fund's current risk landscape. This shows you are already thinking like a principal auditor.

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    Tags

    internal audit
    risk management
    CIA
    CISA
    ACCA