Internal Auditor/Risk Officer (1 post) at Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology

Vacancy No. RVIST/2022/1 

Duties and Responsibilities 
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- 

• Carrying out audit inspections of Institute’s records. 
• Carrying out audit checks and identifying any accounting errors. 
• Collecting data on periodical financial returns, estimates and expenditure. 
• Participating in developing and updating internal audit manual. 
• Stocktaking and carrying out risk assessment, corruption risk assessment and anti-corruption awareness activities. 
• Examining vouchers, cashbooks, ledgers confirming the propriety and accuracy of the transactions; auditing of systems and processes. 
• Undertaking audit assignments and preparing detailed audit observations and reports. 
• Carrying out institutional risk evaluation, and efficiency audit. 
• Conducting financial and systems audit. 
• Selecting, evaluating and implementing risks mitigation strategies. 
• Reporting on risks status and mitigation actions. 
• Monitoring risk exposure and advice the management. 
• Identifying, analyzing, integrating and assessing areas of risks. 

Requirements for Appointment 
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:- 

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. 
• Passed Part III of Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, and CRISC from a recognized institution. 
• Be a registered member of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) (Kenya Chapter) or any other a relevant professional body. 
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer use and applications.