Internal Auditor at Presbyterian University of East Africa2

REF - PUEA/FIN/12/7/2022

Duties and functions of the Internal Auditor shall include the following:

• Develop and implement annual risk-based internal audit plans that outline the activities to be undertaken by the Internal Audit department.
• Lead the Internal Audit Department as per the Approved Internal Audit Charter and Internal Audit Plan, regulatory guidelines, and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Guidelines and Standards.
• Carry out independent assessments of the University’s systems of internal control and advise the management and Board on their appropriateness and effectiveness.
• Determine the level of compliance with internal policies, procedures, and statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present timely audit reports to the Audit, Governance, and Risk Committee of the Council.
• Conduct post-audit reviews to assess the implementation of recommendations outlined in both external and internal audit reports.
• Prepare, implement and review the department’s strategic plan and annual work plan.
• Prepare the department’s annual budget and procurement plan, and conduct an annual appraisal of members of staff in the department.
• Any other official duties assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• A holder of a master’s degree in a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA K)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• A member of a related professional body
• Must have at least eight (8) years audit experience

KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES

• Technical auditing and accounting Skills
• Critical thinking and meticulous attention to details
• Keen interest on financial systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team