Internal Auditor at Kirinyaga University

REF: KyU/NT/090/01/2023

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordination of Internal Audit Departments’ activities, including staff training and development;
• Ensure preparation , approval by the Audit Committee and implementation of annual audit plan;
• Ensure proper interpretation of financial policies for sound auditing practices and control;
• Develop and update the Internal Audit Charter for approval by University Council;
• Periodically review the Risk Management System and strategies and make appropriate recommendations;
• Review the adequacy of internal policies, procedures and processes to ensure necessary and sufficient internal controls are in place;
• Preparation of quarterly and annual audit reports for presentation to the Audit Committee and approval by the Council;
• Monitor and ensure that the University complies with sound internal audit principles, relevant statutes, government policies and best practices;
• Receive and review external auditors’ reports and management responses thereto including the actions taken to address issues raised;
• Carry out special assignments including investigations and recommend controls to mitigate risks;
• Perform any other duty as assigned by the Supervisor.

Job Requirements

The Applicants should have the following qualifications;

• An earned MBA/MSc. Degree in Accounting / Finance or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• CPA (K) or its equivalent;
• ICPAK Membership or its equivalent
• Computerized Information Systems Audit (CISA);
• At least three (3) years working experience as Internal Auditor Grade 11 or comparable position;
• Exemplary work performance;
• Experience in a University setting will be an added advantage.