Chief Internal Auditor (Re-advertisement)

Job Detail

Job ID 6600
Offered Salary 1000
Career Level Others
Experience 10 Years +
Gender Both
Industry Accounting/Finance
Qualifications Diploma/Degree/Masters
State bomet
City bomet

Job Description

Chief Internal Auditor (Re-advertisement)

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Principal administratively and functionally to the University College Council on the internal audit matters of the University, the Chief Internal Auditor shall formulate and implement annual strategic plans for the audit department in order to ensure departmental strategy meets the university set objectives.

Job Description

Developing internal audit and audit committee charters to guide the work of audit staff and committee for effective implementation of departmental tasks and objectives;
Developing and implementing annual work plans for systematic execution of audit activities and proper time management;
Developing internal audit policies and procedure manuals periodically to standardize work output of staff;
Chairing departmental staff meetings to review progress in execution of annual work plans and staff welfare matters;
Advising management on the development and implementation of the risk management frame work of the university in order to mitigate risks;
Preparing quarterly fundamental audit matters to indicate risk exposure and present it to the audit committee;
Providing secretarial services to audit committee of Council to facilitate their oversight role and enable smooth operations of activities;
Planning, guiding and monitoring execution of special audit investigations and testify as an expert witness investigation findings;
Ensuring that sound practices adopted in the department conform to professional standards and legislative regulatory requirements;
Coordinating preparation of final audit reports to management and follow up on implementation of recommendations;
Collaborating with external auditors and follow up on implementation of their requested implementation for effectiveness;
Ensuring fixed assets are properly recorded, valued and safeguarded for confidentiality and security purposes;
Reviewing credibility of financial statements to ensure proper preparation in accordance to the international public sector accounting standards; and
Any other duties as assigned from time to time by the Principal.

Job Specification

Minimum requirements:-

Masters Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with fifteen(15) years’ of experience, three (3) of which as as Deputy Chief Internal Auditor, BUC 14 or its equivalent.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or its equivalent.
Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)/Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya – IIA (K) and in good standing.
Proficiency in relevant computer applications (Integrated Data Extraction and Analysis – IDEA /TEAM MATE/TEAM MATE PLUS).
PhD in a relevant field will be an added advantage

Method of Application

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, e-mail addresses telephone contacts and any other relevant supporting documents.

One (1) copy of the application should be sent via registered mail or courier marked with the referenc- e number on the envelope to the under-signed. A Soft copy in PDF running format should be sent to recruitmentseptember2025@buc.ac.ke. Applications should be addressed to the under signed to be received on or before 28th October, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

For more information on the job description, specifications and mode of application, kindly refer to our website:- www.buc.ac.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Principal
Bomet University College (BUC)

P. O. Box 701-20400

BOMET

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