Internal Auditor at Kenya Highlands University

The Internal Auditor will be answerable to the Vice-Chancellor for: - Advising the University Management on all operational and financial matters, overall formulation and implementation of the audit strategy, review, planning, coordination, design, implementation, development of auditing services and systems, setting and maintaining high accounting standards in the University, and efficient organization, control and supervision of all auditing units.

Requirements for appointment to this position:

• Be a Christian in good standing
• Bachelor’s degree in: Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya
• A master’s degree in relevant area
• Registered the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
• Registered with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or any other recognized professional body;
• Knowledge in Computer Aided Auditing tools
• Must have at least 6 year’s relevant experience 3 of which should be at level equivalent to job group M and above in the Public Service
• Certified Internal Auditor- CIA II will be an added advantage

Roles and responsibilities

The Roles include:

• Responsible for the management of internal audit.
• Reviewing work plans/audit programs and audit engagements for internal audit.
• Carry out Audit of functional departments/sections
• Conducting investigations and special audits
• Prepare draft audit reports
• Carry out review of audit systems and procedures.
• Ensure implementation of Audit policies.
• Ensure the implementation of audit plans and programmes.
• Responsible for appraisal, summarization and discussion of Internal Audit findings with relevant departments or sections.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by immediate supervisor.