Deputy Internal Auditor Full Time

Ref. MU/ADM/03/4/2024

• An officer in this grade will be responsible for Internal Audit operations in a Unit in the Audit department or College or Campus.

Requirements for direct appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• Be a holder of an earned Master’s degree in: Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or its equivalent from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Have CPA (K);
• Have Certified Internal Auditor (CIA);
• Have knowledge of Financial and all relevant government policies and regulations;
• Have a valid registration with the Institute of Internal Auditors (ITA) or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or any other recognized professional body;
• Have knowledge in Computer Aided Auditing tools;
• Have valid registration with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK):
• Be a member of Institute of Internal Auditors (ITA) and in good standing;
• Have at least twelve (12) years relevant experience, 3 of which should be at Senior Management level; and
• Have a certificate in strategic leadership course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution.
• PhD in relevant field and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will be an added advantage

Requirements for Serving Officers

For appointment to this position, an officer must:-

• Be a holder of an earned Master’s degree in: Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business
• Administration or its equivalent from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Have CPA (K);
• Have Certified Internal Auditor (CIA);
• Have knowledge of Financial and all relevant government policies and regulations;
• Have a valid registration with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or any other recognized professional body;
• Have knowledge in Computer Aided Auditing tools:
• Have valid registration with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK):;
• Be a member of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and in a good standing;
• Have served for at least 3 years at the level of Senior Internal Auditor Scale 13;
• Have a certificate in strategic leadership course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and targets.
• PhD in relevant field and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will be an added advantage

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions. Interested applicants should forward ten (10) copies of application package, including updated Curriculum

Vitae giving details of the applicant’s age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact and email address, names and addresses of three (3) referees plus copies of certificates, transcripts and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope.

Applications should be addressed to:-

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Planning & Strategy)

Moi University

P.O. Box 3900-30100

ELDORET, KENYA

Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations under sealed envelopes within three (3) weeks from the date of this advertisement. For those in employment, applications should be channelled through their Heads of Departments.

NOTE: Moi University is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of both gender and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

• Organizing, Coordinating and Supervising Internal Audit Teams;
• Coordinating and implementing internal audit policies, strategies and procedures;
• Monitoring and reviewing of audit programmes;
• Coordinating and supervising investigations and special audits;
• Coordinate implementation of the annual audit work plan:
• Responsible for the preparation of final audit reports;
• Co-coordinating and periodic review of internal control systems, governance and risk management;
• Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and contracts;
• Developing audit techniques and procedures for financial and operations audits;
• Ensuring correctness and accuracy of findings, facts and reports submitted by audit teams;
• Coordinating risk assessment by providing support to management in identifying and controlling risks; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.