St. Paul’s University Internal Audit Assistant Job

Key responsibilities and duties

  •  Conducting audit assignments on policies, procedures and standards in accounting, internal controls procurement and human resources management.
  •  Assisting in monitoring and implementation of both internal and external audit findings and recommendations.
  •  Assisting in performing assigned tasks as per the annual internal audit plan.
  •  Examining internal controls, evaluating the design and operational effectiveness, determining exposure to risk, and recommending changes to the internal control systems.
  •  Assisting in the review of compliance to policies, procedures and regulations.
  •  Providing inputs and supporting in the implementation of the risk-based audit work plan.
  • Analysing deficiencies in management controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud or irregularities to improve the control environment.
  •  Preparing periodic audit reports on fraud, errors or other findings, showing sufficient evidence, documenting working papers and making appropriate recommendations.
  •  Researching on engagement planning risk assessment information and obtaining sufficient background information related to the subject to be audited.

Requirements

  •  Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management (Finance and Accounting option), or equivalent from a recognized institution and CPA Intermediate 1 or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) professional qualification.
  •  Have a minimum of 1 year of work experience in Internal Audit or External Audit, or Risk Management/Governance.
  •  Excellent Microsoft Excel and Financial Modeling skills.

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the stated requirements can submit their applications that should include a cover letter, detailed CV and filled application form, to recruit@spu.ac.ke by 1st February 2024.