INTERNAL AUDIT ASSISTANT: KeMU/ADM/IAR/1/4/2025

Duties and Responsibilities

The Internal Audit Assistant will:


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 by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions.
Assess risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance, evaluating manual and automated (ERP) financial processes, identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies as well as operational issues.
Verify assets and liabilities by comparing and analyzing items and collateral to documentation.
Complete audit paperwork by documenting audit tests and findings.
Communicate audit progress and findings by providing information to management, highlighting unresolved issues, reviewing working papers, and preparing final audit reports.
Improve governance by recommending changes in management monitoring, assessment, and motivational practices, in the internal control structure, and in operating processes as well as identifying root causes.
Support external auditors by coordinating information requirements.
Provide financial control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
Contribute to team results by welcoming new and different work requirements and exploring new opportunities to add value to the University.


Required Qualifications and Experience


A 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 an 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 systems
Strong business acumen and ability to identify audit issues
Strong analytical skills, team player, ability to multi-task, flexible and can work under pressure