Tom Mboya University, originally established as a Maseno University Learning Centre in 2010, has grown into a full university in Homa Bay County. The university is seeking a qualified Assistant Internal Auditor to join its team. The Assistant Internal Auditor is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial records and the effectiveness of internal controls. The role involves conducting comprehensive audits, risk assessments, and investigations to safeguard university assets and ensure compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Implementing fraud investigation and anti-corruption policies, guidelines, strategies, and plans.
Analyzing data on financial records, systems, and processes.
Undertaking comprehensive audits at the University.
Performing stocktaking and undertaking risk assessment, corruption risk assessment, and anti-corruption awareness activities.
Reviewing internal controls in the University; Evaluating the adequacy of system controls and recommending improvements.
Carrying out audit checks and identifying any accounting errors; Undertaking spot-checks and cash surveys.
Undertaking audit investigations.
Carrying out audit follow-ups on the implementation of recommendations on audit reports.
Assessing compliance with internal policies, tax regulations, and other statutory guidelines.
Implementing Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP).
Consolidating primary audit reports/queries on the University’s financial statement.
Carrying out compliance tests.
Monitoring and evaluating audit reports.
Performing any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, out of which three (3) must have been at the level of Assistant Internal Auditor Grade 9 or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
Certificate in any of the following: Part II of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination, Part II of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable).
Proficiency in relevant computer applications.
How to Apply
Applications should be accompanied by a detailed up to date curriculum vitae, certified true copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, together with testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. Qualified candidates must submit three (3) hard copies of their application to the Vice-Chancellor's address and also email scanned coloured copies compiled into a single PDF file to recruitment@tmu.ac.ke by Tuesday 14th April, 2026.
How to Apply
Applications should be accompanied by a detailed up to date curriculum vitae, certified true copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, together with testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
Qualified candidates must submit three (3) hard copies of their application, clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied for to the address below and email scanned coloured copies of the same documents compiled into a single PDF file to recruitment@tmu.ac.ke.
The Vice-ChancellorTom Mboya UniversityP. O. BOX 199 - 40300HOMA-BAY
Applications must be received on or before Tuesday 14th April, 2026 by 5:00 PM (1700hrs).
