Chief Internal Auditor

University of Kabianga is seeking a qualified Chief Internal Auditor to lead and oversee its internal audit department, advise management on financial and operational governance, and ensure compliance with auditing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising the University Management on all operational and financial matters.
• The overall formulation, coordination and implementation of all the audit policies.
• Develop and implement audit work plans.
• Initiating and directing investigation when need arises.
• Ensure compliance with national and international audit and accounting standards.
• Review and present audit reports to Management and Audit Committee of the Council.
• Serve as Secretary to the Audit Committee of the Council.
• Implementation of the performance management system of the department.
• Ensure adherence to the Quality Management Standards (QMS).
• Responsible for formulation and implementation of the departmental strategic plan.
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements and Qualifications

• CPA (K).
• A Master’s degree in Accounting/ Finance or its equivalent from a recognized University and be a Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Public Accountant Final and CISA (Certified Information Systems Audit) Final or its equivalent.
• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance or its equivalent.
• At least fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must have served as a Deputy Chief Internal Auditor grade 14 or its equivalent.
• Must be a member of relevant professional bodies and in good standing.
• CISA / CIA holders will have an added advantage.
• Practical knowledge of ICT in a relevant area.