Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management at Catholic University of Eastern Africa

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide effective leadership to the internal and external audit teams in reviewing the operations and controls of the University, managing all internal audit teams and liaison on external audit activities.

REPORTING:

The job holder reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the University Council.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop Internal Audit framework and policy and operating procedures.
• Establish, implement and monitor risk based internal audit mechanisms.
• Ensure that CUEA has appropriate and effective operational planning and management systems.
• Ensure independent appraisals of CUEA’s activities, functions and operations to ensure internal control frameworks are in place and operating efficiently.
• Lead and carry out special investigations and unplanned internal audit work through relevant Internal Audit project teams.
• Lead and carry out systems audits.
• Lead and carry out branch audits and currency destruction independent reviews periodically as required.
• Provide regular reports to the Audit Committee of the Council on progress of work in the department.
• Provide secretarial duties to the Audit Committee of the Council.
• Ensure that appropriate technical advice and support and quality assurance is provided to the University Management Board.
• Develop, train, coach, motivate and evaluate functional staff in the department to achieve their highest levels of performance.
• Identify and evaluate emerging risks and development of risk based audit plans.
• Provide objective and independent opinions on audit findings through written reports.
• Keep abreast of emerging issues in corporate governance practices and advice accordingly.
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure that key risky areas are audited or investigated.
• Any other responsibility as may be assigned by the University Council or Vice Chancellor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any field relevant to operations of the Central Bank.
• A professional qualification in relevant field study i.e. CIA, CPA-K, ACCA, CISA etc.
• Ten (10) years’ experience in audit (internal and or external) and any other relevant area. Should have at least three years management level experience.
• Three (3) years’ experience in leading audit teams, project teams, risk based audits and in undertaking special investigations/ audits.
• Should have proficiency in MS office applications and the ability to promote the use of information & communication technology in the University.
• Must be a mature person;
• Must have excellent and effective communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills;
• Must demonstrate a high level of responsibility, accountability and dependability;
• Must demonstrate the ability to handle and mange confidential information;
• Must be able to work under minimum supervision;
• Must be able to meet deadlines.