Vacancy title:
Internal Audit Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Accounting, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, April 30 2025

Duty Station:
P. O. Box 267 – 60200 MERU, KENYA | Meru | kenya | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities
The Internal Audit Assistant will:

• Assist in planning financial audits by understanding University objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives; preparing audit programs.
• Assess compliance with relevant regulations and legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions.
• Assess risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance, evaluating manual and automated (ERP) financial processes, identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies as well as operational issues.
• Verify assets and liabilities by comparing and analyzing items and collateral to documentation.
• Complete audit paperwork by documenting audit tests and findings.
• Communicate audit progress and findings by providing information to management, highlighting unresolved issues, reviewing working papers, and preparing final audit reports.
• Improve governance by recommending changes in management monitoring, assessment, and motivational practices, in the internal control structure, and in operating processes as well as identifying root causes.
• Support external auditors by coordinating information requirements.
• Provide financial control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Contribute to team results by welcoming new and different work requirements and exploring new opportunities to add value to the University.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance) or a related field from a recognized institution
• CPA (K) / ACCA qualifications
• Bonafide member of ICPAK or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• At least 2 years internal audit experience, preferably in an institution of higher learning
• Training in risk and/or fraud management is highly preferable
• Certification in information systems audit is an added advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with audit software and ERP systems
• Strong business acumen and ability to identify audit issues
• Strong analytical skills, team player, ability to multi-task, flexible and can work under pressure

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates should send three (3) hard copies of their application, accompanied by:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of academic and professional certificates
• Copy of National ID card or passport
• Any other relevant testimonials

Hard copies should be clearly marked as per the position and sent to:

The Vice Chancellor
Kenya Methodist University
P. O. Box 267 – 60200
MERU, KENYA

Applications must be received on or before 30th April 2025

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Successful candidates will be required to bring:

• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
• Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
• Letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes) from at least three referees familiar with the applicant’s professional experience and general character, one of whom must be the pastor of their local church

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