Egerton University is the oldest institution of higher learning in Kenya. It was founded as a Farm School in 1939 by Lord Maurice Egerton of Tatton, a British national who settled in Kenya in the 1920s. In 1950, the School was upgraded to an Agricultural College offering diploma programmes. The Egerton Agricultural College Ordinance was enacted in 1955. In 1979, the Government of Kenya and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded a major expansion of the institution. In 1986, Egerton Agricultural College was gazetted as a constituent college of the University of Nairobi.

EU/VC/2023 – 0901

Responsibilities

The Internal Audit Manager reports to the Vice-Chancellor and will head the Department of Internal Audit. The suitable candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience: –

• Must have a Master’s Degree in a relevant field and be a Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Public Accountant Final and CISA (Certified Information Systems Audit) Final or its equivalent.
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting option) or any other related field.
• Must be conversant with the internal and international standards on Auditing.
• Must be conversant with relevant computer packages such as SAGE ACCPAC.
• Must have at least ten (10) years of experience in Audit work at a senior level in Government, Parastatal or equivalent organization.
• Must be a member of relevant professional bodies and in good standing.
• Must meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

The successful candidate will perform the following audit duties and responsibilities:

• Undertake audit duties in the University.
• Prepare workable audit programs and audit policies.
• Supervise, direct and provide team leadership to internal auditors.
• Prepare periodic audit reports for the University Management and University Council.

Terms

Terms and conditions of service will be as provided for in the approved terms and conditions of service for the position. The contract for this position is a Five (5) year term renewable on the basis of satisfactory performance.