Senior Audit Assistant I at Turkana University College

Qualifications and Experience
The applicant:

• Must have a Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration and CPA Part I OR
• Must have Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examinations or its recognized equivalent OR
• Must have Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) with six (6) years working experience three (3) of which as Senior Audit Assistant Scale 7 or its equivalent.
• Must be registered with a relevant professional body
• Must be ICT Competent in Accounting Software (provide evidence)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure control management regarding financial reliability and compliance by making sure that directions and regulations are strictly adhered to.
• Determine the scope of internal audit.
• Prepare and presents reports that clearly reflects the audit results.
• Obtain, analyze, and evaluate accounting documentation, reports, and data
• Act objectively by giving independent advice in order to ensure legality and achieve organizational goals.
• Improve on existing open communication with the management and the Audit Committee.
• Review of accounting for imprests (Advances to staff).
•  Assist to document the audit process and prepare audit findings.
• Assist to follow-up on the audit assignments given to other auditors.
• Strive to continuously develop knowledge in the department regarding rules, regulations, best practices, techniques and performance standards.
• Check all accounting process and University College databases.
• Regularly update University College accounts so as to function properly.
• Study and inspect budgets, financial statements and other related financial records.
• Help to review and offer solutions to internal audit issues.
• Check and verify all accounting books and records in conformity with industry standards, best practices, and corporate guidelines.
• Ensure total compliance with regulatory guidelines and internationally accepted auditing standards.
• Participate in meetings with different departments in order to update audit findings and improve on the audit process.
• Work in a team in order to achieve the aims and objectives of the University College.
• Recommend the best and proven ways for the University College to avoid fraud and reduce risks.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff, including interns on audit processes; and access the performance of staff.
• Conduct risk assessments and also prepare risk registers for the University College.
• Evaluate the internal control of the University College.
• Work harmoniously with external auditors as requested by the University College