Job Description
JOB TITLE: SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR – GRADE 13 : KarU/ HR/
SIA/2022
Basic Salary for this position is between Kshs. 127,116 by Kshs. 5,200/= to Kshs. 184,318/=
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
a. Job Description
i) 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;
ii) 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;
iii) Review and present audit reports to the Chief Internal Auditor to ensure
transparency in the operations of different departments and directorates within
the University;
iv) Conduct staff appraisal to provide feedback to staff in the department on their
work and also to identify staff for recommendation for promotion.
v) 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;
vi) Conduct risk based audits to provide reasonable assurance that Risk Management
processes and structures put in place by management function effectively;
vii) Participate in formulation and implementation of internal audit policies and
operations to ensure conformance to quality standards;
viii) Identify and critically evaluate elements of governance and risk management and
participate in designing appropriate risk management and mitigation strategies
and procedures for implementation;
ix) Report to the audit committee of council on risk based audits conducted in every
quarter of the financial year;
x) Provide consulting services to various departments in order to develop
appropriate risk management, control and governance processes to enhance level
of assurance to management;
xi) Carry out value for money audits and information systems audit to ensure
internal controls are followed and accountability of work done;
xii) Examine financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with institutional
policies and applicable laws and regulations;
xiii) 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;
xiv) Examine the Information Systems and Database management and assessing its
adequacy in terms of data integrity and security;
xv) 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.
xvi) Control institution expenditure by carrying out pre-audit of payments to ensure
they are in line with the university regulations
xvii) Provide input to the Internal Audit Department budget
xviii) Any other duty assigned by a senior officer
a. Job Requirements for External Recruitment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
i) Master’s degree in finance or accounting field from a recognized institution
ii) CPA (K)
iii) At least seven (7) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been
in a senior audit position.
iv) Membership registration with (ICPAK) or any other relevant professional body
v) Knowledge of Information Communication Technology
vi) CISA qualification is an added advantage
b. Job Requirements for Serving Employee
For promotion to this grade, an employee must have;
i) Master’s degree in finance or accounting field from a recognized institution
ii) CPA (K)
iii) At least three (3) years’ work experience at grade 12.
iv) Membership registration with (ICPAK) or any other relevant professional body
v) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
vi) Knowledge of Information Communication Technology
vii) CISA qualification is an added advantage