Senior Internal Auditor Job in Kenya - MMU

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

  • Coordinate data analysis and extraction to ensure accuracy of sampled entries and balances.
  • Oversee implementation of the annual risk-based audit plan.
  • Coordinate preparation of the departmental annual budget to initiate funding necessary to support departmental operations.
  • Coordinate implementation of sound internal audit policies, strategies and procedures to ensure compliance with the standards of auditing and quality assurance.
  • Coordinate audit teams in implementing audit work plans to ensure accuracy of sampled entries and balances.
  • Supervise audit assignments to ensure that staff meets their targets in line with set objectives.
  • Prepare audit operational plans.
  • Prepare reports on completeness of the checks, accuracy of sampled entries and balances.

  • Evaluate existing and new application and operating systems to ensure compliance to internal control and measures for audit purpose.
  • Evaluate existing and new technologies and networks to ensure they meet the required quality standards of the University.
  • Audit and review data and information accruing from the ICT Systems to ensure quality assurance, ensuring conclusions are based on the evidence collected and analysis carried out.
  • Conduct special audit investigations to ensure compliance to internal controls.
  • Implement audit fieldwork strategy to ensure the departmental objectives are met and audit framework are fully effective across the University.
  • Carry out risk assessment to prioritize audit procedure.
  • Develop management guidelines to ensure compliance to internal control and measures for audit purposes.
  • Conduct post audit reviews reports to determine the adequacy of the action in improving operations and performance.
  • Review and present audit reports based on audit findings.

Requirements for Appointment For Appointment to this grade a candidate must:

  • Served in the grade of Internal Auditor for a minimum period of three (3) years.
  • Master’s Degree in relevant field.
  • Be registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditors or any other recognized professional body.
  • Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.
  • Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit ten (10) copies of their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, e-mail address, telephone contacts, postal address, current post, copy of current pay slip, verified copies of academic, professional certificates and testimonials. They should provide clearance certificates from the following organizations.

  • HELB
  • EACC
  • Kenya Revenue Authority
  • Certificate of Good Conduct.

They should also provide three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about their competence and areas of specialization, one of who must be a recent/last employer. The referees should submit their confidential reports in sealed envelopes to the address below.

Applicants should fill the summary sheet attached in MS Word and send it to the following address: dvc_fa@mmu.ac.ke.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NOTE

  • MMU is an equal opportunity employer thus, women, persons with disability and minority groups are encouraged to apply.
  • Applications quoting the respective reference numbers on the envelope, should reach the undersigned on or before 18th March, 2026.