Internal Audit Assistant Job in Kenya

 Job Title: Internal Audit Assistant

Hiring Organization: St. Paul’s University
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Education
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES Competitive
Date Posted: 01/22/2024

St. Paul’s University is an ecumenical private chartered university founded in 1903. It is strategically located in the lush Kiambu County along Nairobi-Limuru Route A, 30kms from Nairobi, next to Jumuia Conference and Country Home with other campuses in Nairobi, Nakuru and Machakos. It is in a cool and serene environment that is very conducive for learning.

Key responsibilities and duties/Job specifications:

Conducting audit assignments on policies, procedures and standards in accounting, internal controls procurement and human resources management.

Assisting in monitoring and implementation of both internal and external audit findings and recommendations.

Assisting in performing assigned tasks as per the annual internal audit plan.

Examining internal controls, evaluating the design and operational effectiveness, determining exposure to risk, and recommending changes to the internal control systems.

Assisting in the review of compliance to policies, procedures and regulations.

Providing inputs and supporting in the implementation of the risk-based audit work plan.

Analysing deficiencies in management controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud or irregularities to improve the control environment.

Preparing periodic audit reports on fraud, errors or other findings, showing sufficient evidence, documenting working papers and making appropriate recommendations.

Researching on engagement planning risk assessment information and obtaining sufficient background information related to the subject to be audited.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management (Finance and Accounting option), or equivalent from a recognized institution and CPA Intermediate 1 or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) professional qualification.

Have a minimum of 1 year of work experience in Internal Audit or External Audit, or Risk Management/Governance.

Excellent Microsoft Excel and Financial Modeling skills.

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the stated requirements can submit their applications that should include a cover letter, detailed CV and filled application form, to recruit@spu.ac.ke by 1st February 2024.