Vacancy title:
Internal Auditor

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Accounting & Finance, Management, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Maseno University

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, October 12 2026

Duty Station:
Kisumu | kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Requirements for Appointment:

• A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university;
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university;
• At least Ten (10) years’ relevant cumulative work experience, Three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Assistant Internal Auditor in a University set-up or equivalent position in a comparable organization;
• Certificate in any of the following: Part III of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination; Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Registered with a relevant professional body;
• A valid certificate of good standing from a relevant professional body; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing and reviewing internal audit policies, strategies, procedures and plans in accordance with auditing standards;
• Conducting special audits and investigations;
• Coordinating development of internal audit systems for efficient operations and records keeping;
• Undertaking systems audits in the University;
• Reviewing governance mechanisms and processes in the University;
• Reviewing the adequacy of the controls established to ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Reviewing the effectiveness of the University’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework;
• Coordinating post audit reviews;
• Coordinating follow-ups on implementation of audit recommendations;
• Conducting investigations when there are indicators of fraudulent practices within the University;
• Monitoring the implementation of legal requirements, government directives, and corporate strategies in the University;
• Preparing audit reports; and
• Coordinating the preparation of audit operational plans and programmes

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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TERMS OF SERVICE

The Terms of service for these positions will be Permanent and Pensionable subject to Retirements Benefits Authority Regulations Terms EXCEPT for the position of General Manager, Grade KH 13 and Instructor, Grade Eleven (11) will be on a Three (3) Years Contract Terms renewable based on satisfactory performance

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants should visit Maseno University Website; www.maseno.ac.ke to view the detailed job requirements. Each application should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae, ALL academic and professional certificates, ALL transcripts, latest pay slip and Three (3) Referees’ letters.

Maseno University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of all gender, marginalized groups and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach their NCPWD certificate. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The University does not charge any fee for the recruitment and selection process.

Applicants should submit Five (5) hard copies of the application letter, together with the required testimonials. The application letter and all accompanying documents should also be consolidated into one running PDF document and mailed, clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied for. Applications must be submitted on or before 12th October, 2026 and addressed to

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Finance and Development
Maseno University
P. O. Box 333 - 40105
MASENO

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