USIU Internal Auditor Job in Nairobi Kenya

The United States International University is the leading international university in East and Central Africa catering to over 5000 students representing over 54 nationalities and with a global network of over 10000 alumni. 

USIU is committed to providing a quality, international education through world-class service delivery platforms.

USIU is seeking to recruit qualified candidates for the position listed below. 

Internal Auditor

Job Purpose: Developing and implementing an effective and efficient internal audit function within USIU. Internal audit function as an independent, objective, assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve university operations

Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing an effective and efficient internal audit function within USIU. Internal audit function serves as an independent, objective, assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve university operations by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
• Developing in consultation with senior management a yearly  risk based internal audit plan for the entire university and submit for the board audit committee approval
• Ensuring a smooth and efficient internal audit department with sufficient resources to expedite plans, qualified and efficient staff, and applying the best audit methodologies and standards in the practice
• Ensure quality of audit reports clearly communicating findings and recommendations on areas for improvement to safeguard risk and assure efficiency in operations
• Obtaining  and corroborating feedback from management the status on the implementation of internal audit reports on a timely basis
• Promoting adoption of best practice in all university processes
• Liaising with the University’s external auditors and follow-up on issues identified in the external audit to ensure they are resolved

Skills required:

• Computer proficiency skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Good communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Commerce or Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent.
• Professional Qualifications: CISA and CPA (K) or ACCA

Minimum Experience: At least 5 years work experience in a similar position.

Interested applicants must send detailed CV, contact address, telephone numbers, both current and expected salary and benefits by post or e-mail by Thursday, September 20 2012 to either of the following addresses:

Head of Human Resources
United States International University, 

Off Thika Road, Nairobi
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800 

Nairobi, Kenya
 

E-mail: jobs@usiu.ac.ke or hr@usiu.ac.ke
 

Website: www.usiu.ac.ke