Internal Auditor (Grade 12) – Full Time

About the role

The Internal Auditor (Grade 12) will conduct financial audits and internal control checks for Maseno University, ensuring compliance with policies, statutes and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and review internal audit policies, strategies, procedures and plans in line with auditing standards.
• Conduct special audits, investigations and systems audits across the University.
• Review governance mechanisms, control adequacy and compliance with internal policies, statutes and regulations.
• Assess the effectiveness of the University’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
• Coordinate post‑audit reviews, follow‑ups on audit recommendations and preparation of audit reports.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience, including three (3) years as Senior Assistant Internal Auditor in a university or comparable organization.
• Professional certification such as Part III of CIA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent, and registration with a relevant professional body.
• Valid certificate of good standing from the professional body.

Required skills

• Financial auditing
• Internal control assessment
• Systems auditing
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)