Internal Auditor at Umma University

INTERNAL AUDITOR REF: VA/UU/004/12/2023

Umma University is a Private Chartered University, located in a serene environment in Kajiado. In pursuit of its vision and mission to provide excellent University education, training and research through fostering Knowledge and innovation into quality programmes to suit the needs of society, Umma University invites applications from suit- ably qualified candidates for the position of Internal Auditor.

Position Overview

The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the overall functioning of the Internal Audit Departments so that the audit fulfils the purpose, role and responsibilities as established in the University Statutes. The operational focuses will be on:

• The effectiveness and adequacy of controls, risk management and governance processes;
• Reliability and integrity of financial and operational information;
• Economic application of resources;
• Safeguard of the company’s assets;
• Compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, policies and procedures.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report to the, Audit, Risk Management & Compliance Committee of the University and University Management on audit findings and recommendations so that they can determine the appropriate collective plan.
• Coordinate internal audit activities to those of external auditors;
• Act as Secretary to the Audit, Risk Management and Compliance Committee of Council
• Develop and implement Internal Audit strategic and operational audit plans and control internal audit departmental budget;
• Develop, implement and revise internal audit policies and procedures for effective functioning of Internal Audit and Assist management in developing and implementing risk management strategies.
• Regularly appraise the effectiveness of risk management department of the University.
• Assist management on the development and implementation of internal controls through regular appraisal of the University activities and Give assurance to University Management and the Council on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls;
• Develop and implement optimal organizational structures in the Internal Audit Department;
• Set human capital targets in the Internal Audit Department and manage staffing levels accordingly and manage deliverables on direct reports. Conduct quarterly performance reviews respectively;

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) finance or accounting field from a recognized institution or any other related field.
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Business Management (Accounting/ Finance option) or any other related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Audit (CISA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Final or its
• A registered member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants(ACCA), or an equivalent professional body;
• At least Five (5) years relevant work experience
• Practical knowledge of Computer Aided Audit Techniques (CAATS) is an added advantage
• Proficiency in relevant Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) modules;

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong communication and diplomacy skills
• Good analytical skills
• Planning and Organizing
• Integrity and honesty
• Report writing skills
• Advanced systems skills, Advanced excel, ACL analytics.