# Senior Internal Audit & Risk Management Officer Job UFAA

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Company: UFAA

Category: Accounting

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-10-27

Expires: 2026-12-11

## Job Description

Audit Jobs, Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) Jobs. Senior Internal Audit & Risk Management Officer conducts internal audits and risk management assessments, requires a relevant business/finance degree, ICPAK membership in good standing, and 6+ years experience (including 3+ at Officer I level). Full-time role in Nairobi.

Job purpose

- To provide independent and objective assurance and advisory services on the e ectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control systems, with a view to enhancing accountability, operational effciency, regulatory compliance, and achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives.

### Responsibilities

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

- Analyzing data for preparing annual internal audit plan;

- Performing information processed and system audits;

- Carrying out audit checks and identifying any accounting errors;

- Examining vouchers, cashbooks, ledgers confirming the propriety abd accuracy of the transactions;

- Undertaking spot-checks and cash surveys;

- Auditing annual accounts;

- Undertaking spot checks and cash surveys;

- Auditing annual accounts;

- Undertaking audit investigations;

- Carrying out audit inspections of the Authority’s records;

- Undertaking audits on compliance of statutory provisions and internal regulations;

- Preparing documents and taking minutes of the Risk and Audit Committee of the Authority; and

- Preparing Internal Audit reports.

Qualifications

- For appointment to this grade, one must have;

- Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Internal Audit & Risk management Officer I or in a comparable position;

- Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines; Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or it’s equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

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

- Proficiency in computer applications; and

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

Key competencies and skills

- Expertise in risk assessment, internal control evaluation, and execution of audits in line with professional standards;

- Strong capability in audit planning, testing, analysis, documentation, and reporting to support effeective assurance outcomes;

- Sound knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and governance frameworks, supported by proficiency in audit tools and technology;

- Demonstrated objectivity, integrity, confidentiality, and adherence to ethical standards;

- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to

- influence and collaborate e ectively across all levels;

- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines; and

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in dynamic environments, demonstrating adaptability, sound judgment, and resilience under pressure.

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