Vacancies at Kenya Highlands University

The Internal Auditor will be answerable to the Vice-Chancellor for: - Advising the University Management on all operational and financial matters, overall formulation and implementation of the audit strategy, review, planning, coordination, design, implementation, development of auditing services and systems, setting and maintaining high accounting standards in the University, and efficient organization, control and supervision of all auditing units.

Requirements for appointment to this position:

• Be a Christian in good standing
• Bachelor’s degree in: Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya
• A master’s degree in relevant area
• Registered the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
• Registered with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or any other recognized professional body;
• Knowledge in Computer Aided Auditing tools
• Must have at least 6 year’s relevant experience 3 of which should be at level equivalent to job group M and above in the Public Service
• Certified Internal Auditor- CIA II will be an added advantage

Roles and responsibilities

The Roles include:

• Responsible for the management of internal audit.
• Reviewing work plans/audit programs and audit engagements for internal audit.
• Carry out Audit of functional departments/sections
• Conducting investigations and special audits
• Prepare draft audit reports
• Carry out review of audit systems and procedures.
• Ensure implementation of Audit policies.
• Ensure the implementation of audit plans and programmes.
• Responsible for appraisal, summarization and discussion of Internal Audit findings with relevant departments or sections.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

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The legal officer shall be in charge of the University legal affairs. He/she shall be the Legal Advisor of the University Management and Council. The Legal officer shall report to the Vice-Chancellor.

Requirements for appointment to this position:

• Be a Christian in good standing
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in law (LL. B) from a recognized University;
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate;
• Have served in the grade of Legal Officer for a period of Four (4) years or in a comparable and relevant position with working experience in conveyancing, labour laws, public procurement law, commercial law, legal drafting and have negotiation skills;
• Have demonstrable ICT skills;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (attach all relevant documents);
• Have demonstrable professional competence and high administrative ability in work performance and results; and
• Those with Master’s degree in law (LL.M) shall have an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Roles include:

• Provide legal counsel to University Council and Management Board;
• In consultation with the user departments, negotiate, draft, review all agreements and contracts between the University and other parties and report to the University Management Board;
• Preparation of legal or quasi-legal documents for the University as may be required from time to time;
• Advice the University on compliance with all the relevant statutory and regulatory requirements in its operations;
• Representing the University in all legal matters
• Handling cases involving the University in liaison with external lawyers where applicable.
• Ensure formulated policies and procedures adhere to internal and external regulations;
• Be a Commissioner of Oaths and Notary Public for the University; and
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the University Management.