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:Have a Bachelors Degree in (Finance/Accounting option) or its equivalent; from an accredited and recognized university;Have CPA (II) or its equivalent from a credited Institution;Have at least four (4) years relevant working experience;Have outstanding professional competence and hands-on experience in Financial Management and reporting;Demonstrate high administrative capabilities;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.Participating in preparing internal audit department budgets and work plans.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

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

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree