Role Overview
The Director of Internal Audit and Risk Assurance is a senior leadership position at the Commission for University Education (CUE). The role is responsible for providing independent and objective assurance to the Board and Management regarding the effectiveness of the Commission's governance, risk management, and internal control processes. This position ensures that the organization operates with high levels of transparency, accountability, and compliance with statutory and professional standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Governance & Strategy: Provide secretarial services to the Board Audit Committee; Advise the Board and Management on Internal Audit policies, strategies, plans, and procedures; Formulate and coordinate the implementation of internal audit policies and strategies.
- Audit Operations: Conduct scheduled audits on budgetary performance, financial management, transparency, and accountability mechanisms; Compile and issue comprehensive internal audit reports.
- Risk Management: Test the efficacy of risk assessment systems; Monitor and report on the Commission’s overall risk profile; Support various departments in risk profiling; Provide independent assurance on risk management processes (both design and operation); Assure risk control effectiveness, efficiency, and adequacy.
- Compliance & Consulting: Assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; Review correctness and accuracy of accounting reports; Undertake consulting and advisory services to guide management in developing internal control systems.
- Monitoring & Follow-up: Monitor implementation of audit recommendations to ensure actions are effectively implemented.
- Leadership: Manage and coordinate the Division, including coaching and mentorship of Divisional staff; Liaise with external auditors and other external assessors or professional institutions.
Person Specifications
- At least twelve (12) years’ work experience, five (5) of which must be at a Senior management level in a comparable institution.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
- Relevant professional qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Management (CISM), or Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).
- Membership to relevant professional bodies such as ICPAK, IIA, ISACA, or equivalent and in good standing.
- Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Must fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Key Competencies and Skills
- Negotiation and conflict management skills.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
- Relationship Management Skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and multi-task.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply ONLINE through the Careers portal available on the CUE website at https://imis.cue.or.ke. All applications must reach the Commission on or before 2nd June, 2026 at 5.00 p.m. East Africa time.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide the following documents in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the DCI.
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
- Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
- Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
- Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
