KIBU/ADM/03/2024

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Ph.D. in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option); or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option); or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with work experience of at least ten (10) years of which at least five (5) years as a Deputy Chief Internal Auditor grade AD 14 or its equivalent;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting or Finance option); Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Deputy Chief Internal Auditor Grade AD 14 or a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Part II] of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or Part II] of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be a Registered member (in good standing) of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership/Governance Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks will be an added advantage;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Have high integrity and professional standards; and
• Have outstanding professional competence and Managerial skills in Internal Audit work as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Developing and reviewing operational and management systems, policies and guidelines;
• Together with Internal Audit staff, formulating annual audit plan in consultation;
• Implementing annual audit plan and any other special assignments; 
• Coordinating the Preparation of timely audit reports;
• Advising Management on relevant audit policies and procedures;
• Sensitizing staff on the role of Internal Audit operations;
• Presenting quarterly audit reports to the Vice Chancellor and the Audit Committee;
• Initiating development and review of audit techniques, procedures, and internal audit controls;
• Facilitating preparation and submission of audit reports;
• Implementing annual audit work plans;
• Providing secretariat services to the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee;
• Developing and monitoring performance targets; and
• Managing and developing internal audit staff.