Chief Internal Auditor Job in Kenya

Chief Internal Auditor - Grade XV

REF: AD/01/07/23

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

Tenure of Service

Applications should be
accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of relevant
academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport,
testimonials, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts and any other relevant
supporting documents.

Only successful
candidates shall be required to submit valid clearances from the following
bodies;

• Kenya Revenue Authority


• Higher Education Loans Board


• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission


• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good
  Conduct)


• Registered Credit Reference Bureau

They should also provide
names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees.

Applicants
should request their referees to submit their confidential reports to the
undersigned to be received on or before 7th
August, 2023.

Ten (10) copies
of the application should be sent via registered mail or courier marked with
the reference number on the envelope to the under-signed. A Soft copy in PDF running
format should be sent to recruitmentjuly2023@mmust.ac.ke.
Applications should be addressed to the undersigned to be received on or before 7th August, 2023 by 5:00 p.m.

Applicants with
foreign earned qualifications should have their certificates certified by the
Commission for University Education (CUE).

Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.

Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Administration & Finance)

Masinde Muliro
University of Science and Technology

P.O. Box 190-50100

KAKAMEGA

Website:www.mmust.ac.ke.

MMUST IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

MMUST does not levy any
fee in the processing, recruitment & selection of applicants.

The University reserves
the right not to make any appointments at any stage of the recruitment exercise.