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  • Posted: Apr 25, 2018
    Deadline: May 9, 2018
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    MANDATE The core mandate of Machakos University is to Teach, Train, conduct Research, Innovate, Collaborate, generate new knowledge and Community Service. IDENTITY STATEMENT Machakos University is an academic institution committed in transmitting knowledge, skills and attitude through science, Technology and Innovation for the benefit of humanity. VI...
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    Chief Internal Auditor

    GRADE 14 (HR/CIA/04)

    Main Responsibilities

    • Coordinate preparation, approval by the Audit Committee and implementation of annual audit plans.
    • Ensure proper interpretation of financial policies for sound auditing practices and control.
    • Responsible for coordination of Audit department’s activities, including staff training and development.
    • Liaising with external auditors and ensure implementation of their recommendations.
    • Developing and updating the Board Internal Audit & Compliance Committee Charter as well as the internal Audit Charter and ensure they are duly approved
    • Review effectiveness of the risk management system and strategies, and make appropriate recommendations.
    • Review the adequacy of internal policies, procedures and processes to ensure necessary and sufficient internal controls are in place.
    • Make recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on the findings and recommendations and monitor management’s response and implementation.
    • Implement the annual audit plan and present a report to the Council Audit Committee on a quarterly basis.
    • Ensure compliance with sound internal audit principles, relevant statutes, government policies and best practices.
    • Staff management including ensuring target setting, performance evaluation, mentoring, training and development of staff in the department.

    Operational Responsibilities:

    • Carry out special assignments including investigations and recommend controls to mitigate risks.
    • Designing and coordinating the execution of an annual audit plan in compliance with conventional audit guidelines and best practices.
    • Maintain Audit working files to ensure working papers are complete and available audit evidence fully supports audit opinions and recommendations.
    • Receive and review external auditor’s reports and management responses thereto including the actions taken to address material issues raised.
    • Review the University’s operations on various compliance with the relevant statutes, policies, rules, regulations, administrative government circulars and guidelines.
    • Ensure proper preparation of audit reports, presentation of the same to the Audit & Compliance Committee on quarterly basis and implementation of audit recommendations.

    Job Requirements

    • Should have earned Ph.D. degree in Accounting/Finance Option.
    • CPA (K) or its equivalent.
    • At least three (3) years working experience as Deputy Chief Internal Auditor at Grade 13 or comparable position
    • ICPAK Membership or its equivalent
    • Computerized Information Systems Audit (CISA)
    • Must be computer literate
    • Exemplary work performance
    • Experience in a University setting will be an added advantage

    OR

    • MBA (Accounting/Finance option) or its equivalent
    • CPA(K) or its equivalent
    • At least five (5) years working experience as Internal Audit, three (3) of which must have been as Deputy Chief Internal Auditor Grade 13 or comparable position
    • ICPAK Membership or its equivalent
    • Computerized Information Systems Audit (CISA)
    • Must be computer literate
    • Exemplary work performance
    • Experience in a University setting will be an added advantage

    Method of Application

    Applicants should submit FOUR (4) COPIES of their application letter, updated detailed Curriculum Vitae and academic and professional certificates (including KCSE/KCE/EACE/KACE/EAACE).

    Applicants should attach copies of their latest pays lip and addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees.

    Applications should be sent to:

    Deputy Vice Chancellor (APF)
    Machakos University
    P.O BOX 136-90100
    MACHAKOS

    So as to reach the Deputy Vice Chancellors (APF)S’ office on or before 9th May 2018 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Machakos University is an equal opportunity employer and women, persons with disabilities and people from marginalized regions are encouraged to apply

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