Internal auditor
Must have:
- Bachelor's degree in a business/Finance related field.
- Professional certifications in CPA(K), or ACCA.
- A Master's degree in a business related field will be an added advantage
- Part or full qualifications as CISA, CISM or CISSP will be an added advantage
- At least 5 years' experience gained in an audit environment as an assistant internal auditor.
- Must be registered with a relevant Professional body.
Competencies:
- Data mining, data analysis, detail-oriented and report writing skills.
- Competitive interpersonal communication skills and team player.
- Working knowledge of computer aided audit techniques (CAATs)
- Experience in auditing Enterprise Resource Planning systems, digital platforms and other subsystems.
- Conversant with higher education governing laws and regulatory frameworks
Key responsibilities also include
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assisting in analyzing the financial, operational and management processes and systems of the University and its affiliates.
- Evaluates the adequacy of system design, risk management and internal control framework in meeting business, operational and control objectives.
- Assist in the preparation of risk-based audit plans, under the coordination of the Principal Internal Audit Assurance and Risk Management and ensures comprehensive and quality audit programmes are prepared.
- Performing Risk Assessment tailored to each area under review necessary for identification, analysis and evaluation of areas of significant weaknesses.
- Preparation of audit reports detailing identified key control gaps and weaknesses in the system or function being audited and provide innovative and creative recommendations for implementation.
- Assists in the investigation of significant suspected fraudulent activities within the University and its affiliates
- Assists in the conduct of special audit assignments as directed by the Head of Internal Audit
- Provides value added internal consulting services to the University stakeholders.
- Undertakes any other duties as may be assigned from time-to-time
Requirements
Interested candidates to apply through the Mount Kenya online Recruitment Portal http://recruitment.mku.ac.ke on or before 12th May, 2026.
NB: All applications MUST be through the MKU recruitment online portal.
Notes:
- Candidates who meet the requirements should apply through the recruitment portal, and indicate their salary expectations in their attached cover letter.
- Mount Kenya University is an equal opportunity employer.
- The University does not charge any fee for the whole recruitment and selection exercise.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.