Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise the staff in
the Internal Audit function;
- Analyze the institution’s
financial documentation and reports to identify audit issues to be
addressed;
- Monitor management
implementation of audit recommendations to ensure gaps in implementation
are identified and appropriate interventions developed;
- Communicate any loopholes
within the institution’s structure, and recommend appropriate solutions,
to ensure minimal disruptions to business operations from an unsupportive
structure;
- Assess and research the
institution’s risk management process’ suitability and record the results
to make recommendations on possible enhancements to the process;
- Prepare audit reports
that reflect the institution’s audit results for review and presentation
to management, and to ensure the whole process is documented;
- Prepare a memorandum of
audit finding, to ensure adequate documentation exists to support all the
completed audits and conclusions;
- Conduct a review of
information control for the organization’s system operating procedures,
backup and disaster recovery, communication control, security systems and
system maintenance, to avoid system breakdowns;
- Assess all the
institution’s internal control procedures and security for the systems
which are under development, and upgrade them to current versions for
enhanced efficiency and ease in use;
- Train other audit staff
on the use of computerized audit techniques and methods for ease in the
use of the techniques;
- Any other duty as may be
assigned by the Principal.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills
- Bachelor of Commerce
degree (Accounting/Finance option), Auditing, Accounting, Business
Administration (Account or Finance Option) or any equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution;
- Certified Public
Accountant of Kenya (CPAK) or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
- Membership to the
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other
relevant professional body;
- Member of the Institute
of Internal Auditors;
- Five (5) years relevant
experience in an equivalent position; and
- Certificate in computer
applications from a recognized institution.
- Candidates with
experience in a learning institution will have an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested persons who meet
the above qualifications should submit their hard copy applications accompanied
by a copy of National Identification card, detailed CV, certified copies of
academic and professional certificates, and other testimonials to the undersigned
on or before Tuesday 25th November 2025, or deliver in person to
the Polytechnic during working hours.
The Chief Principal
Nyandarua National Polytechnic
P.O. Box 2033–20300,
NYAHURURU.
