Job Details
MBA (Accounting/Finance option) or its equivalent from a recognized institution
CPA(K) or its equivalent
At least five (5) years working experience as Internal Audit, three (3) of which must have been as senior management position
ICPAK Membership or its equivalent
Computerized Information Systems Audit (CISA)
Must be computer literate
Exemplary work performance
Continuous Management training lasting not less than six (6 weeks)
Responsibilities
Coordinate preparation, approval by the Audit Committee and implementation of annual audit plans.
Ensure proper interpretation of financial policies for sound auditing practices and control.
Responsible for coordination of Audit department’s activities, including staff training and development.
Liaising with external auditors and ensure implementation of their recommendations.
Developing and updating the Board Internal Audit & Compliance Committee Charter as well as the internal Audit Charter and ensure they are duly approved
Review effectiveness of the risk management system and strategies, and make appropriate recommendations.
Review the adequacy of internal policies, procedures and processes to ensure necessary and sufficient internal controls are in place.
Make recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on the findings and recommendations and monitor management’s response and implementation.
Implement the annual audit plan and present a report to the Council Audit Committee on a quarterly basis.
Ensure compliance with sound internal audit principles, relevant statutes, government policies and best practices.
Staff management including ensuring target setting, performance evaluation, mentoring, training and development of staff in the department.
Other Operational Responsibilities
Carry out special assignments including investigations and recommend controls to mitigate risks.
Designing and coordinating the execution of an annual audit plan in compliance with conventional audit guidelines and best practices.
Maintain Audit working files to ensure working papers are complete and available audit evidence fully supports audit opinions and recommendations.
Receive and review external auditor’s reports and management responses thereto including the actions taken to address material issues raised.
Review the University’s operations on various compliance with the relevant statutes, policies, rules, regulations, administrative government circulars and guidelines.
Ensure proper preparation of audit reports, presentation of the same to the Audit & Compliance Committee on quarterly basis and implementation of audit recommendations.
Terms & Conditions
Terms and Conditions: These are permanent and pensionable positions within the university and carry competitive remuneration package which include among others, basic salary, medical cover, house, transport and leave allowances.
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