Assistant Internal Auditor Job in Kenya - SEKU

REF: SEKU/ADV/AD/5/2/2026 – 1 POSITION

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities entail assisting in:

  • Implementing internal audit policies and programs in accordance to the professional standards that govern auditing.
  • Conducting investigations to ensure all associated risks are detected in time.
  • Implementing an annual risk-based internal audit plan for Audit, Governance and risk Management Committee review and approval.
  • Preparing and documenting work plans, testing results, conclusions and recommendations.
  • Following up on implementation of audit findings and corrective actions.
  • Collecting and compiling audit evidence reports received from the other departments and preparing reports for onward transmission.
  • Reviewing of Internal controls in the University through audit reviews, queries etc. and communicating weaknesses noted to the departmental head for consideration

Person Specification


For appointment to this grade, one must:

  • Be a holder of Bachelor of Commerce Degree, Accounting option or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized university;
  • Be computer literate (Accounting packages) with detailed understanding of ERP;
  • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send THREE (3) HARD COPIES of application letter, Curriculum Vitae (giving details of educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address), Academic & Professional certificates and other relevant testimonials to the address below, quoting clearly the relevant reference number on the envelope.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
Corporate Services
South Eastern Kenya University
P.O. BOX 170-90200,
KITUI.

MANDATORY electronically scanned copy of the application in PDF format (as one running document) to be sent to recruitment04@seku.ac.ke by Friday, 6th March, 2026. INDICATE THE JOB APPLIED FOR ON THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL.

All applications should be sent to the above address by Friday, 6th March, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.