Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor I Grade 13
Responsible for leading internal audits, reviewing
financial and operational records, assessing organisational risks, evaluating
internal controls, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
Requires a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. This is a
full-time, on-site position based in Kilifi
REF:
PU/ADV/01/11/2026
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF
SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR I GRADE 13
This is a
senior-level position in this cadre in the University and appointment shall be
on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Council from time to
time depending on age, citizenship or any other reason as may be stipulated in
the Kenyan Labour Laws.
Qualifications
The
candidate must have a Master’s degree in Accounting/ Finance/ Economics/
Commerce/ Business Administration and Bachelor’s degree in any of the following
disciplines: Accounting/ Finance/ Commerce/ Economics/ Business Administration/
Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognised and
accredited institution;
Professional Qualifications
The candidate must provide
evidence in the following:
Knowledge
of ERP (Enterprises Resource Planning)
Certificate
in any of the following Part III Certified Public Accountants (CРА)
Examination, and Part III of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Part III of
the
Association
of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a
recognized and accredited institution.
Registration
with a relevant professional body;
A valid
practising certificate from a relevant professional body;
Certificate
in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised and
accredited institution;
Demonstrated
merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Experience
Cumulative
service period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of
which should have been at Senior Internal Auditor II or equivalent in a
comparable grade with proven integrity, honesty, independence, innovativeness
and compliance to deadlines.
Key
Responsibilities
In addition, the candidate
should have experience in the following;
Coordinating
the development, implementation and review of internal audit policies,
strategies, procedures and plans in accordance with auditing standards;
Spearheading
the review of budgetary performance, financial management, transparency and
accountability mechanisms and processes in the University;
Providing
assurance on the state of risk management, control and governance within the
University;
Coordinating
the review of governance mechanisms and processes in the University;
Coordinating
the preparation of the Business Continuity Plan
Secretariat
to the Audit Committee of Council.
Secretary
to the Business Continuity Governance Board
Ensuring
compliance with internal policies, procedures, statutory and regulatory
requirements in the University;
Evaluating
the effectiveness of internal controls on financial and non-financial
performance management systems within the University;
Coordinating
the review of the effectiveness of the University’s Enterprise Risk Management
(ERM) framework;
Liaising
with the Office of the Auditor General to ensure the implementation of internal
and external audit recommendations;
Validating
audit reports;
Review
the process and results of carrying out internal audit client’s customer
satisfaction surveys;
Mentoring,
coaching and developing staff in the Department.
Benchmarking
on best practices and researching emerging issues in internal audit; and
Skills
The
candidate must have the following:
Analytical
skills
Communication
skills
Computational
skills
Computer
proficiency
Interpersonal
skills
Leadership
skills
Organisational
skills
Report
writing skills
Team work
skills
Time
management skills
Integrity
and Community Service
How to Apply
Interested applicants should
send four (4) copies of their application for the above positions. Applications
and recommendations letters from referees should be addressed to,
The Vice
Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi
Application should include an
up to date CV, providing details of age, marital status, academic and
professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email
address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable
about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and
testimonials
