Director Internal Audit at Strathmore University

Basic job summary:

The jobholder is responsible for independently evaluating and providing assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the university's internal control environment, risk management practices, and governance processes. This role involves conducting audits, reviews, and investigations to ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Audit Planning and Execution

• Prepare audit working papers and assist to document the audit process
• Perform audit test and evidence gathering in line with applicable standards
• Schedule and attend exit meeting with auditees in order to discuss and agree on auditing findings
• Carry out follow ups when due with auditees on action points.
• Participate in meetings with different departments to update audit findings and improve on the audit process.

Reporting

• Prepare reports and develop recommendations to address identified issues and control weaknesses
• Prepare and submit audit reports to the senior internal auditor for review

Compliance and Policy Review

• Ensure total compliance with regulatory guidelines and internationally accepted auditing standards.
• Recommend improvements to enhance compliance and prevent potential risks.
• Keeping abreast with changes in regulations and industry standards

Audit Planning and Execution

• Prepare audit working papers and assist to document the audit process
• Perform audit test and evidence gathering in line with applicable standards
• Schedule and attend exit meeting with auditees in order to discuss and agree on auditing findings
• Carry out follow ups when due with auditees on action points.
• Participate in meetings with different departments to update audit findings and improve on the audit process.

Financial Responsibility

• Develop and manage departmental budget.
• Manage financial resources allocated to department.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints and financial policies

Operational Responsibility

• Overall responsibility for the disciplinary action for the department
• Policy reviews and management
• Advise and ensure compliance on audit matters

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in any related field from a recognized institution Certified Public Accountant (CPA (K) or ACCA Finalist), Certified Internal Auditor
• (CIA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA) Membership in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya), or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)

Experience:

• At least 8 years of experience with at least 4 years in management.

Competencies and Attributes

• Leadership Skills
• Strong Analytical Skill
• Attention to detail
• Reliability and Resilience
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
• Honesty and Integrity
• Excellent Communication Skills, Verbal and Written
• Ability to embrace and embody continuous improvement approaches to the audit process
• Ability to quickly and succinctly summarize audit findings and trends.