Director, Internal & Systems Audit at Mount Kenya University

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA(K), ACCA, CIA, or equivalent.
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing.
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be at a managerial level.
• Strong analytical, communication, and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in audit software and computer applications.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Principal, Internal Audit, Assurance & Risk Management

Duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinate internal audit activities within the University and its campuses.
• Responsible for implementation of audit policies, procedures and strategies within the Internal Audit function.
• Review financial, operational and management processes and systems to ensure effectiveness of internal controls.
• Coordinate preparation and implementation of comprehensive risk-based audit plans and audit programmes.
• Ensure adherence to recommended accounting and auditing standards, policies and procedures.
• Conduct and supervise financial, operational, compliance and systems audit assignments.
• Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of risk management and internal control systems.
• Prepare and review audit reports detailing identified control gaps, weaknesses and recommendations for corrective action.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and follow-up actions.
• Assist the University in implementation of new or altered accounting and auditing standards.
• Coordinate special investigations and special audit assignments.
• Liaise with external auditors during audit engagements and provide necessary support.
• Provide advisory and consulting services to Management on audit and internal control matters.
• Supervise Internal Auditors and Audit Assistants.
• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor from time-to-time.