Karatina University Senior Internal Auditor Jobs in Kenya

Karatina University Senior Internal Auditor Jobs in Kenya

Specialization

This position is responsible for provision of independent appraisal of the university operations and advise the management on the compliance with set regulations and measures through evaluation of Internal Control Systems and giving necessary guidance on improvement of the same and appraisal of risk management, value for money audits and information systems audits

Job Description

Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of internal audit plan and system of internal controls to help provide assurance that applicable laws, regulations, and University policies and procedures are complied with

Participate in the preparation of annual departmental work plans adopting a risk based approach to ensure that work done is accomplished within the required time

Review and present audit reports to the Chief Internal Auditor to ensure transparency in the operations of different departments and directorates within the university

Conduct staff appraisal to provide feedback to staff in the department on their work and also to identify staff for recommendation for promotion.

Conduct systems audits in order to provide reasonable assurance that key operating systems are functioning effectively and that strategic/ operational objectives are consistently met in an efficient and cost effective manner

Conduct risk based audits to provide reasonable assurance that Risk Management processes and structures put in place by management function effectively

Participate in formulation and implementation of internal audit policies and operations to ensure conformance to quality standards

Identify and critically evaluate elements of governance and risk management and participate in designing appropriate risk management and mitigation strategies and procedures for implementation

Report to the audit committee of council on risk based audits conducted in every quarter of the financial year

Provide consulting services to various departments in order to develop appropriate risk management, control and governance processes to enhance level of assurance to management

Carry out value for money audits and information systems audit to ensure internal controls

are followed and accountability of work done

Examine financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with institutional policies and applicable laws and regulations

Identify, assess and evaluate the risk management of the University to ensure that risks are properly identified and there are measures in place to mitigate the risk

Examine the Information Systems and Database management and assessing its adequacy in terms of data integrity and security

Undertake spot checks and cash surveys in cash collection points and at the casual works areas of operation to ensure effective and efficient utilization of university resources.

Control institution expenditure by carrying out pre-audit of payments to ensure they are in line with the university regulations

Provide input to the Internal Audit Department budget xviii) Any other duty assigned by a senior officer

Carry out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by a senior officer

Job Requirements

Master’s degree in finance or accounting field from a recognized institution

CPA (K)

At least seven (7) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a senior audit position

Membership registration with (ICPAK) or any other relevant professional body

Knowledge of Information Communication Technology

CISA qualification is an added advantage

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send the applications quoting the relevant reference number, so as to be received on or before Tuesday 1st November 2022.

For more information and job application details, see: Karatina University Senior Internal Auditor Jobs in Kenya

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