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REF: AD/01/07/23

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor administratively and functionally to the Council on the internal audit matters of the University, the Chief Internal Auditor shall formulate and implement annual strategic plans for the audit department to ensure the University meets its set strategic objectives.

Job Description

The Chief Internal Auditor’s responsibilities shall include:-

Formulating and implementing annual strategic plans for the audit department in order ensure departmental strategy meets the university set objectives;
Developing internal audit and audit committee charters to guide the work of audit staff and committee for effective implementation of departmental tasks and objectives;
Developing and implementing annual work plans for systematic execution of audit activities and proper time management;
Developing internal audit policies and procedure manuals periodically to standardize work output of staff;
Chairing departmental staff meetings to review progress in execution of annual work plans and staff welfare matters;
Advising management on the development and implementation of the risk management frame work of the university in order to mitigate risks;
Preparing quarterly fundamental audit matters to indicate risk exposure and present it to the audit committee;
Providing secretarial services to audit committee of Council to facilitate their oversight role and enable smooth operations of activities;
Planning, guiding and monitoring execution of special audit investigations and testify as an expert witness investigation findings;
Ensuring that sound practices adopted in the department conform to professional standards and legislative regulatory requirements;
Coordinating preparation of final audit reports to management and follow up on implementation of recommendations;
Collaborating with external auditors and follow up on implementation of their requested implementation for effectiveness;
Ensuring fixed assets are properly recorded, valued and safeguarded for confidentiality and security purposes;
Reviewing credibility of financial statements to ensure proper preparation in accordance to the international public sector accounting standards; and
Any other duty as assigned from time to time by the Council, Vice Chancellor and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance).

Job Specification
Minimum requirements:-

PhD in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration or its equivalent from an accredited University with twelve (12) years working experience, three (3) of which as Deputy Chief Internal Auditor, Grade 14 or its equivalent in a reputable organization OR;
Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or their equivalent qualification from an accredited University with fifteen (15) years’ experience, three (3) of which as Deputy Chief Internal Auditor Grade 14 or its equivalent in a reputable organization;
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or its equivalent;
Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)/Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya – IIA (K) and in good standing; and
Proficiency in relevant computer applications (Integrated Data Extraction and Analysis -IDEA /TEAM MATE/TEAM MATE PLUS).

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Tenure of ServiceApplications should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts and any other relevant supporting documents.
Only successful candidates shall be required to submit valid clearances from the following bodies;They should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees.
Applicants should request their referees to submit their confidential reports to the undersigned to be received on or before 7th August, 2023.
Ten (10) copies of the application should be sent via registered mail or courier marked with the reference number on the envelope to the under-signed. A Soft copy in PDF running format should be sent to recruitmentjuly2023@mmust.ac.ke. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned to be received on or before 7th August, 2023 by 5:00 p.m.
Applicants with foreign earned qualifications should have their certificates certified by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
P.O. Box 190-50100
KAKAMEGA
Website:www.mmust.ac.ke.MMUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
MMUST does not levy any fee in the processing, recruitment & selection of applicants.
The University reserves the right not to make any appointments at any stage of the recruitment exercise.

Apply via :

recruitmentjuly2023@mmust.ac.ke