UNES is the Commercial arm of the University charged with responsibility of inculcating entrepreneurial and best business practices to the overall University. The Company provides Institutional and Research consultancy, Professional Trainings and Product Innovations in several thematic areas.

ASSISTANT INTERNAL AUDITOR – UNES/R&I.AUD/ASS.INT.ADT/09/24 – 1 POSITION

Contract Duration: Three Years Renewable with Three Months Probationary Period

Job Purpose:

• The job holder is responsible for the management of controls for efficiency of operations and compliance with laws and regulations.

The position reports to the Managing Director, the incumbent shall be tasked with the following responsibilities:

• Developing Audit Programs for the Audit Assignments in the Audit Plan.
• Conducting risk based internal audits as per the Audit Plan.
• Review implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management framework and provide Quarterly Status reports.
• Ensuring that the internal controls are reviewed and documented on their effectiveness and adequacy;
• Supervising the preparation of work programs to ensure that audits are planned and well managed;
• Recommending mitigation measures to address identified weaknesses where necessary;
• Advising Senior Management on key audit issues and recommendations through exit meetings;
• Following up on implementation of audit recommendations on both Internal and External
• Audits and provide a status report on the unresolved audit issues
• Leading the audit team in performing other adhoc audit assignments relating to governance, risk management and control as appropriate.
• Providing support to the External Auditors – both statutory by Auditor General or other auditors, covering Financial and System Audits.

Job Specifications/Requirements

• A minimum period five (5) years in comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or other recognized equivalent qualifications;
• At least CPA III qualification or its equivalent.
• Membership in a professional body – Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK)/ Information System Audit and Control Association (ISACA) / Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)/ Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya);
• Proficiency in Computer applications;
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.