The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) is an Authority created under the Unclaimed Financial Assets Act, No. 40 of 2011 to administer unclaimed financial assets. The primary mandate of the Authority is to receive unclaimed financial assets from the holders of such assets, safeguard and re-unite the assets with their rightful owners. Principal Internal Audit & Risk Management Officer 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 e ciency, regulatory compliance, and achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives. Implementing fraud investigation and anti corruption policies, guidelines, strategies and plans; Analyzing data in financial records, systems and processes; Undertaking comprehensive audits at the Authority; Stocktaking and undertaking risk assessment, corruption risk assessment and anti corruption awareness activities; Reviewing internal controls in the Authority; Evaluating the adequacy of system controls and recommending improvements; Carrying out audit checks and identifying any accounting errors; Undertaking spot-checks and cash survey; Undertaking audit investigations; Carrying out audit, follow up on implementation of recommendations on audit reports; Assessing compliance with internal policies, tax regulations and other statutory guidelines; Implementing Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP); Consolidating primary audit reports/queries in Authority’s financial statements; Carrying out compliance tests; and Monitoring and evaluating audit reports. Job Specifications For appointment to this grade, one must have; Served for cumulative period of nine (9) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior Internal Audit & Risk management O cer 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 from a recognized institution; Membership to Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body in good standing; Management course certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution; Proficiency in computer applications; and Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance 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 effective 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. Senior Internal Audit & Risk Management Officer 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. 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. Job Specifications 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. Senior Accountant Job purpose To implement financial management and reporting processes, compliance with applicable public sector financial regulations and standards, and provide accurate financial information to support prudent resource stewardship, decision-making, and achievement of organizational objectives. Examining payment vouchers and posting in the vote book/budget control records; Processing imprests, advances and other disbursements and remitting statutory deductions; Examining cash and Bank reconciliation statements; Preparation of cash flow projections and investment proposals; Preparing financial reports and statements; Providing safe custody of accounting records, documents and assets; Maintaining imprest ledger and follow up on surrender of imprests; Safe custody of authority records and assets under his/her jurisdiction; Preparing budgets for recurrent and development votes; Compiling expenditure proposals; Monitoring expenditure of projects and programs on a periodic basis; compiling information required in the budgetary process; Processing medium term expenditure and revised estimate budgets; Preparing fiscal reports and ensuring timely disbursement of funds; Undertaking variance analysis and recommending remedial measures; and Preparing funding and resource mobilization proposals. Job Specifications 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 Accountant I or in a comparable position; Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; CPA II/ ACCA II or an equivalent accounting qualification from a recognized institution; Membership to Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body and in good standing; Proficiency in computer applications; and Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance results. Key competencies and skills Strong knowledge of PFM Act, accounting standards, financial reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance; Proficiency in accounting systems, financial analysis tools, and advanced spreadsheet applications to support informed decision-making; Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical stewardship and confidentiality; Strong analytical, problem-solving, and sound judgment capabilities, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail; Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build e ective working relationships across diverse teams; Proven ability to manage priorities, deliver results within strict timelines, and maintain high performance in demanding environments;and Adaptability and resilience, with the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve organizational objectives. Internal Audit & Risk Management Officer II Job purpose To support the execution of internal audit assignments by reviewing controls, assessing compliance, and documenting audit findings, thereby contributing to e ective risk management, good governance, and continuous improvement of organizational processes. Implementing fraud investigation and anti- corruption policies, guidelines, strategies and plans; Collecting and collating data on financial records, systems and processes; Undertaking spot-checks and cash surveys; Undertaking audit investigations; Assessing track of actual expenditure against budget allocations and report variances; and Carrying out audit follow- ups on implementation of recommendations on audit reports. Job Specifications For appointment to this grade, one must have; 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; and Proficiency in Computer applications. Key competencies and skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate e ectively across teams; Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality; Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to deliver results under pressure; Sound analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, supported by keen attention to detail and accuracy; Basic knowledge of internal audit standards and risk assessment techniques; and Ability to work e ectively both independently and within a team environment, demonstrating adaptability and resilience. Accountant II Job purpose To support the preparation, processing, and maintenance of financial records and transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting to facilitate e ective financial management and accountability within the organization. Preparing payment vouchers and committal documents for examination’ Verifying data Recorded in the cashbook; Validating bank transactions and entries in bank statements; Validating receipts and payments; Updating ledgers and supporting preparation of financial reports; Verifying balance cashbooks, imprests, and advance ledgers; Undertaking bank deposits, dispatch of cheques and cash withdrawal; and Preparing bank reconciliation statements; Job Specifications For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; CPA II/ ACCA II or an equivalent accounting qualification from a recognized institution and Proficiency in computer Applications. Key competencies and skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate e ectively across teams; Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality; Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to deliver results under pressure; Sound analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, supported by keen attention to detail and accuracy; Working knowledge of accounting systems and financial record-keeping; and Ability to work e ectively both independently and within a team environment, demonstrating adaptability and resilience. Don't Keep Share!: WhatsApp Tweet