Assistant Internal Auditor

ABOUT THE COMPANY

South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) was established on 1st March 2013. The University’s Main Campus is located near Kwa-Vonza, Kitui County, about 160 km from Nairobi along Machakos-Kitui Road.

JOB SUMMARY

Person SpecificationFor 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

REQUIRED SKILLS

Audit (internal), Reporting, Accounting IT-systems (use of), Internal control

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree