Job Description:

About the Job:

Reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit and Risk Management, this role involves planning and completing financial audits, identifying weaknesses in internal controls, and recommending improvements to safeguard and ensure economic utilization of University resources.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning financial audits by understanding University objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives; preparing audit programs.
• Assess compliance with relevant regulations and legal requirements.
• Assess risks and internal controls by identifying non-compliance areas, evaluating processes, and identifying weaknesses/inefficiencies.
• Verify assets and liabilities by comparing and analyzing items to documentation.
• Complete audit paper work by documenting audit tests and findings.
• Communicate audit progress and findings to management.
• Improve governance by recommending changes in management monitoring, internal control structure, and operating processes.
• Support external auditors by coordinating¹ information requirements.
• Provide financial control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Contribute to team results and add value to the University.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance) or a related field from a recognized institution.
• CPA (K) / ACCA qualifications.
• Bonafide member of ICPAK or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• At least 2 years internal audit experience preferably in institution of higher learning.
• Training in risk and/or fraud management is highly preferable.
• Certification in information systems audit is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with audit software and ERP system.
• Strong business acumen and ability to identify audit issues.
• Strong analytical skills, team player, ability to multi-task, flexible and can work under pressure.