Chief Internal Auditor – Grade 15 at Kenyatta University

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development, implementation, and review of internal audit policies, strategies, procedures, and plans in accordance with University Internal Audit Functions.
• Providing lead in the review of budgetary performance, financial management, transparency, and accountability mechanisms and processes in the University.
• Providing assurance on the state of risk management, control, and governance within the University.
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, statutory, and regulatory requirements in the University.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls on financial and non-financial performance management systems within the University.
• Overseeing the review of the effectiveness of the University’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
• Liaising with the Office of the Auditor General to ensure the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations.
• Providing secretariat services to the audit and risk committee of the Council.
• Facilitating internal audit client’s customer satisfaction survey.
• Providing lead in the design and implementation of Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP).
• Facilitating benchmarks on best practices and researching emerging issues in internal audit.
• Spearheading the development and implementation of the division’s strategic plans, budgets, performance contracts, and staff performance appraisal.
• Ensuring compliance with principles of good governance, transparency, and integrity, and mentoring, coaching, and developing staff in the Department.
• Carry out a full audit cycle on University Operation effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable government directives and regulations.
• Analyze and evaluate reports, data, and any other relevant documentation from the Finance Department and recommend how procedures and processes can be made more effective.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of the yearly Internal Audit plan
• Provide Management with reports on internal audit activities and engagements, as may be required.
• Provide quarterly reports to the University Council Audit Committee to facilitate decision-making.
• Carry out investigative audits as may be requested by Management from time to time.
• Liaise with external auditors in both interim and final audits, for an external opinion of the financial affairs of Kenyatta University.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Financial Management or any other relevant area from a registered and recognized institution
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Management, or any equivalent from a registered and recognized institution
• CPA (K), ACCA, Certified Internal Auditor, or the equivalent qualification.
• At least five years of working experience as a Senior Finance Manager in a reputable organization.
• Registered with the relevant professional body.