Internal Auditor at Technical University of Mombasa

Requirements/Job Specifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• CPA-K holder.
• Membership to Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body.
• Possession of Computerized Information System Audit (CISA) certification will be an added advantage.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in the grade of Internal Auditor or in a comparable and relevant position.
• Demonstrate merit and show ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem – solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent documentation, communication and IT skills.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Sound independent judgement

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the company’s compliance program
• Evaluate how well risk management is being handled within the company – evaluating information security and risk exposures
• Reporting on risk management issues
• Performing an analysis on how the company will perform in the case of business interruption
• Providing continued education and advice to different business units and teams regarding compliance and risk assessment
• Anticipating emerging issues through data assessment
• Communicating with a variety of stakeholders
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Managing Director or any other person placed in authority from time to time.

Skills & Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Ability to think objectively
• The ability to keep calm under pressure, especially when there are tight deadlines
• Good knowledge of the Laws of Kenya
• Planning, organizing and coordinating skills
• Strong communication skills
• Team work and people management skills
• Report writing skills
• Ethics and Integrity