Internal Auditor

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), like most other universities, started in a modest way. It commenced as a graduate school of theology known as the Catholic Higher Institute of Eastern Africa (CHIEA). The Institute (CHIEA) was founded in 1984 by the regional ecclesiastical authority known as the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences ...

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit & Risk Management, the Internal Auditor will support the execution of the risk-based internal audit plan by conducting financial, operational, compliance, and academic audits aimed at strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control systems within the University.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field from a recognized university.
• A professional qualification such as CPA-K, ACCA, or CIA or an equivalent qualification.
• Membership in a relevant professional body in good standing.
• A minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or compliance in a reputable organization.
• Experience in ERP environments such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 will be an added advantage.
• Exposure to audit tools such as Team Mate Audit Management Software or IDEA Data Analysis Software will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies and professional standards.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and report-writing skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage management during exit meetings.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• High levels of integrity and ethical conduct consistent with the mission and values of the University.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and implementation of the risk-based annual internal audit plan.
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and academic audits, including reviews of curriculum delivery, donor-funded research projects, and grants management.
• Identify key institutional risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Prepare clear and well-supported audit reports and present findings and recommendations to management.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to monitor the implementation of agreed audit recommendations.
• Undertake special audits and investigations relating to suspected irregularities or policy violations.
• Provide advisory support to management aimed at improving governance, risk management, and internal control systems.
• Ensure audit assignments comply with professional standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors and established internal audit methodologies

• Assist in the preparation and implementation of the risk-based annual internal audit plan.
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and academic audits, including reviews of curriculum delivery, donor-funded research projects, and grants management.
• Identify key institutional risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Prepare clear and well-supported audit reports and present findings and recommendations to management.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to monitor the implementation of agreed audit recommendations.
• Undertake special audits and investigations relating to suspected irregularities or policy violations.
• Provide advisory support to management aimed at improving governance, risk management, and internal control systems.
• Ensure audit assignments comply with professional standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors and established internal audit methodologies

• Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies and professional standards.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and report-writing skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage management during exit meetings.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• High levels of integrity and ethical conduct consistent with the mission and values of the University.

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field from a recognized university.
• A professional qualification such as CPA-K, ACCA, or CIA or an equivalent qualification.
• Membership in a relevant professional body in good standing.