Assistant Director, Internal Audit at HELB

Ref. No. HELB/013 - Grade 4
Please use adia@helb.co.ke to apply for this position

Job Profile
The job holder is responsible for coordinating conduct of various types of audits and reviews in accordance with International Standards for professional practice of Internal Auditing to promote efficiency and effectiveness of operations, reliability and integrity of financial and operational information, safeguarding assets and to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations, policies and procedures, standards and contracts.

a) Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
I. Coordinating operations of the audit section for effective service delivery;
II. Coordinating development and implementation of internal audit section policies and procedures to achieve the audit
strategic objectives;
III. Coordinating development of the Audit section’s risk- based work plan to ensure timelines set are attained;
IV. Managing individual engagements from planning to follow up by the direct reports to enable seamless completion of
activities;
V. Coordinating implementation of approved annual audit plan by developing individual assignment work plans and
allocating activities to appropriate resource and monitoring execution;
VI. Coordinating preparation of audit reports for presentation to management and to the Audit, Risk Management and
Compliance Committee of the Board and ensure implementation of arising recommendations;
VII. Coordinating the performance of investigations as necessary;
VIII. Implementing audit risk management and compliance plans as approved by the Board Audit, Risk Management and Compliance Committee to achieve set targets;
IX. Assisting in providing secretarial services to the Audit, Risk Management and Compliance Committee of the Board.

b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
I. A cumulative period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which must be at the grade of Principal
Internal Auditor or in a comparable position;
II. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounts, Economics, Business Administration or any other
equivalent disciplines from a recognized institution;
III. Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounts, Economics, Business Administration or any other
equivalent disciplines from a recognized institution;
IV. CPA (K)/ACCA and CISA or their equivalent;
V. Member of ICPAK/ACCA, ISACA or /IIA and in good standing;
VI. A valid practicing certificate where applicable;
VII. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
VIII. Certificate in computer applications; and
IX. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

c) Key Skills and Competencies
I. Communication and reporting skills
II. Analytical and Numerical skills
III. Organization and interpersonal skills
IV. Risk Management skills
V. Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
VI. Interpersonal and negotiation skills
VII. Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multitask
VIII. Team Player
The Officer shall be engaged on contract of up to three (3) years renewable subject to performance and retirement age.

HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified and interested applicants who meet the above requirements are required to submit their job application letters, curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates and relevant testimonials quoting the Title and Reference Number of the position on the cover letter and envelope on or before 16th February 2026 addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Higher Education Loans Board
Anniversary Towers, 19th Floor
P.O. Box 69489 - 00400
NAIROBI, KENYA

Soft copies to be sent to the specific email addresses provided (Please use adia@helb.co.ke to apply for this position) for each position. This information is available on https://www.helb.co.ke/career/ Shortlisted candidates will be required to present their Valid Chapter Six Requirements.
HELB is an equal opportunity employer. HELB encourages applications