Internal Auditor at Presbyterian University of East Africa2

REFERENCE NUMBER: PUEA/INTAUD/27/02/24
JOB SUMMARY:

The successful candidates will be responsible for carrying out independent assessments of the University's systems of internal control and advise the management and Council on their appropriateness and effectiveness.

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

•  A holder of a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business AdministrationFinance option.
•  Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration-Finance option.
•  Certified Public Accountant (CPA)K.
•  Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
•  A member of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya.
•  A member of Institute of Internal Auditors.
•  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.
•  Strong people skills.
•  Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE INTERNAL AUDITOR SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING

• Develop and implement annual risk based internal audit plan that outlines 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, 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; liaise with the external auditors on the both interim and final audits and agree with the respective departments the action plans required, guide and support the departments in the necessary preparation.
• Prepare, implement and review of the department’s strategic plan and annual work plan.
• Prepare the department's annual budget and procurement plan; and conduct annual appraisal of members of staff in the department.
• Perform such other official duties assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

REMUNERATION

• The qualified candidate (s) shall be paid commensurately with their qualifications.