Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Qualification Requirements
For appointment to this position, applicants must have/be:
• A member of the Institute Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) or equivalent professional body;
• A master’s degree in accounting/finance or its equivalent from a recognized university will be an added advantage;
• A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in a relevant field such as accounting, finance or the equivalent;
• Served in a comparable relevant position in the Public Service or private sector for a minimum of five (5) years;
• Certified Information System Analyst or Certified Internal Auditor (CISA/CIA) holders will have an added advantage;
• ICT proficiency in the relevant area is mandatory; and
• Must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the CoK 2010.

Core Competencies
The core competencies and skills include:
• Written Communication skills i.e. ability to write audit reports concisely and accurately;
• Interpersonal skills for frequent interaction with clients individually or in a group;
• Ability to attend to details;
• Analytical skills on facts to assist in form an audit judgment; and
• Demonstrable professionalism and ability to work under stressful conditions.

Duties And Responsibilities
The Chief Internal Auditor is responsible for:
• Advising the University management on operational and financial matters;
• The overall formulation, coordination and implementation of audit policies;
• Development and implementation of audit work plans;
• Initiating and directing investigations when the need arises;
• Ensuring compliance with national and international audit, accounting and management standards;
• Reviewing and presenting audit reports to management and Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee of the Council;
• Serve as secretary to the Audit Risk and Compliance committee of the Council;
• Implementation of the performance management system in the department;
• Formulation and implementation of the departmental strategic plan;
• Any other relevant duty(ies) assigned from time to time. 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Applicant will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews:
• National identity card;
• Academic and professional certificates and transcripts;
• Any other supporting documents and testimonials;
• Recommendations from relevant professional bodies; and
• Recommendations from at least three (3) referees should be submitted separately to the address provided below.

Mode of Application
• Applicants may submit manual (hard copy) or electronic (online) applications.
• All applications should be submitted together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents.
• Scanned copies of the stated documents must accompany the online application.
• The Curriculum Vitae should include information on academic qualifications, professional experience, leadership and management roles, membership to professional association(s), email address and telephone contacts.
• Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:

“Application for the position of Chief Internal Auditor - National Defence University-Kenya” and delivered to:
THE SECRETARY, UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
National Defence University-Kenya
P.O. Box 3812-20100
LANET, NAKURU

Online applications may be submitted via email to: ndu-kenya@mod.go.ke 
All applications should reach National Defence University-Kenya on or before 29th April 2023 latest 5.00 p.m. (East African Time).

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