Responsibilities
- Interpret,
formulate and disseminate policies, standards and regulations on internal
audit management in accordance with existing laws for sound audit
practices in the University.
- Provide
technical input and oversee internal audit department management relating
to financial audits, performance audits, and quality assurance audits in
accordance with acceptable standards.
- Spearhead
the development and implementation of the overall audit strategy for the
University to ensure alignment of the audit operations with the overall
University strategic objectives.
- Spearhead
the development of new University audit policies and procedures and review
existing ones to provide guidelines for implementing the audit strategy.
- Evaluate
the University’s compliance with enactments, policies, standards, systems,
and procedures and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare
and present audit reports to the University management board and council
to ensure appropriate solutions are developed and implemented.
- Review
and disseminate quarterly and annual audit reports.
- Prepare
and implement the audit budget to ensure the allocation of sufficient
resources for implementing the audit strategy in the University.
- Prepare
annual Departmental work plans that are aligned with the University’s
strategic objectives, ensure work is accomplished within the required time
and maintain effective coordination between management and the audit
Department.
- Track
the implementation of audit recommendations and conduct follow-up audits
to ensure corrective actions are taken and systems are effective.
- Develop
and review the Internal Audit Charter to ensure quality service delivery
and customer satisfaction.
- Undertake
special audit at the request of Management and the Council.
- Keep
abreast of current trends, regulatory changes, and evolving audit
practices to ensure the University remains compliant and proactive.
- Serve
as the Secretary to the Audit Risk and Compliance Committee of the
University Council.
- Any
other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
- A
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited/recognised
institution.
- A
Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited/recognised
institution.
- Relevant
professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA (K)
or ACCA Finalist), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information
System Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified
Forensic Accountant (CFA).
- Membership
in good standing with professional bodies such as the Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal
Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya) or Information Systems Audit and Control
Association (ISACA).
- At
least 8 years of work experience, with 2 years working at a senior
management level in a university or a similar institution.
How to Apply
