Internal Auditor

Company Details
Industry: Education Management
Description: Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best pra… Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and faculty win awards, thus stamping its authority as a centre of excellence. At its main campus in Thika town in the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the university is transforming a hitherto industrial town into an educational hub. At the same time, it is widening access to higher education for the larger East African Community through a well-structured network of campuses. The university also offers a wide-range of academic and professional courses, through various flexible modes that include virtual learning,evening classes , weekend classes and School based. The award-winning university library and the imposing Chancellors Tower at Thika View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Thika, Thika Town, Kiambu, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Accounting
Job Description

Qualification

Must have:

  • Bachelor's degree in a business/Finance related field.
  • Professional certifications in CPA(K), or ACCA.
  • A Master's degree in a business related field will be an added advantage
  • Part or full qualifications as CISA, CISM or CISSP will be an added advantage
  • At least 5 years' experience gained in an audit environment as an assistant internal auditor.
  • Must be registered with a relevant Professional body.

Competencies:

  • Data mining, data analysis, detail-oriented and report writing skills.
  • Competitive interpersonal communication skills and team player.
  • Working knowledge of computer aided audit techniques (CAATs)
  • Experience in auditing Enterprise Resource Planning systems, digital platforms and other subsystems.
  • Conversant with higher education governing laws and regulatory frameworks

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Assisting in analyzing the financial, operational and management processes and systems of the University and its affiliates.
  • Evaluates the adequacy of system design, risk management and internal control framework in meeting business, operational and control objectives.
  • Assist in the preparation of risk-based audit plans, under the coordination of the Principal Internal Audit Assurance and Risk Management and ensures comprehensive and quality audit programmes are prepared.
  • Performing Risk Assessment tailored to each area under review necessary for identification, analysis and evaluation of areas of significant weaknesses.
  • Preparation of audit reports detailing identified key control gaps and weaknesses in the system or function being audited and provide innovative and creative recommendations for implementation.
  • Assists in the investigation of significant suspected fraudulent activities within the University and its affiliates
  • Assists in the conduct of special audit assignments as directed by the Head of Internal Audit
  • Provides value added internal consulting services to the University stakeholders.
  • Undertakes any other duties as may be assigned from time-to-time
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