MMUST Chief Internal Auditor Jobs in Kenya

MMUST Chief Internal Auditor Jobs in Kenya

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).

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; MMUST Chief Internal Auditor Jobs in Kenya

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