Deputy Internal Auditor at Moi University

Ref. MU/ADM/03/4/2024

• An officer in this grade will be responsible for Internal Audit operations in a Unit in the Audit department or College or Campus.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizing, Coordinating and Supervising Internal Audit Teams;
• Coordinating and implementing internal audit policies, strategies and procedures;
• Monitoring and reviewing of audit programmes;
• Coordinating and supervising investigations and special audits;
• Coordinate implementation of the annual audit work plan:
• Responsible for the preparation of final audit reports;
• Co-coordinating and periodic review of internal control systems, governance and risk management;
• Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and contracts;
• Developing audit techniques and procedures for financial and operations audits;
• Ensuring correctness and accuracy of findings, facts and reports submitted by audit teams;
• Coordinating risk assessment by providing support to management in identifying and controlling risks; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for direct appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• Be a holder of an earned Master’s degree in: Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or its equivalent from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Have CPA (K);
• Have Certified Internal Auditor (CIA);
• Have knowledge of Financial and all relevant government policies and regulations;
• Have a valid registration with the Institute of Internal Auditors (ITA) or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or any other recognized professional body;
• Have knowledge in Computer Aided Auditing tools;
• Have valid registration with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK):
• Be a member of Institute of Internal Auditors (ITA) and in good standing;
• Have at least twelve (12) years relevant experience, 3 of which should be at Senior Management level; and
• Have a certificate in strategic leadership course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution.
• PhD in relevant field and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will be an added advantage

Requirements for Serving Officers

For appointment to this position, an officer must:-

• Be a holder of an earned Master’s degree in: Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business
• Administration or its equivalent from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Have CPA (K);
• Have Certified Internal Auditor (CIA);
• Have knowledge of Financial and all relevant government policies and regulations;
• Have a valid registration with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or any other recognized professional body;
• Have knowledge in Computer Aided Auditing tools:
• Have valid registration with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK):;
• Be a member of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and in a good standing;
• Have served for at least 3 years at the level of Senior Internal Auditor Scale 13;
• Have a certificate in strategic leadership course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and targets.
• PhD in relevant field and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will be an added advantage