Job Description
MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT (Grade MU13)
The Manager, Internal Audit and Risks management shall functionally report to the Audit, Risk, Governance and Sealing Committee of Council and administratively to the Vice Chancellor
Duties and Responsibilities:
i. To develop a flexible annual audit plan using risk-based methodology and present
the plan to the Audit, Risk, Governance, and Sealing Committee of the Council for
review and approval.
ii. To identify and asses potential risks including fraud, in line with pre-defined
university risk management framework.
iii. To implement the annual audit plan as approved, including any special tasks,
investigations or projects appropriately requested by the university management
and the Audit, Risk, Governance and Sealing Committee.
iv. To develop a quality assurance program in compliance with IPPF framework.
v. To evaluate, assess and advise on significant changes in the university functions,
new services, operations and control processes coincident with university growth.
vi. To regularly review the adequacy of controls established to ensure accurate, reliable
and timely information relevant for decision making.
vii. To review all established university procedures and systems in order to recommend
for improvements.
viii. To appraise the use of university resources with regard to economy, efficiency and
effectiveness.
ix. To conduct the audit review projects in conformance to ISPPI for presentation to
the ARGSC for improvement, and follow up on the implementation of
recommendations.
x. To appraise and evaluate the effectiveness of the university’s risk management
framework and processes.
xi. To assist in the investigation of suspected fraudulent activities within the university
and notify the results/findings to the Audit, Risk, Governance and Sealing
Committee of the Council.
xii. To carry out ad hoc appraisal, investigations or reviews deemed necessary or as
appropriately requested by the university management or the Audit, Risk,
Governance and Sealing Committee of the Council.
xiii. Advise Management on risk management and assist in building capacity for the
same.
xiv. Any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.
Requirements for the Position
i. A Master’s Degree in Finance and Accounting or an equivalent qualification from a
recognized university.
ii. A Bachelor’s degree in either Business Administration or Management or a related
area from a university that is recognized in Kenya.
iii. Be a Certified Public Accountant (K) or hold equivalent recognized professional
qualification in Accounting and Finance.
iv. Qualified professional in CISA, CFE, CFIP, CRMA, or CRISC
v. At least six (6) years working experience in an institution of higher learning or
equivalent organization in the corporate sector with at least three (3) years in a
senior audit position.
vi. Membership of the relevant professional body that is recognized in Kenya.