Vacancy title:
Chief Internal Auditor

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

Jobs at:
Maseno University

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, October 14 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Chief Internal Auditor - Grade Fifteen (15) One (1) Position MSU/ADM/DIA/01/25
Requirements for Appointment

• A Master’s degree in Commerce/Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized University;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized University;
• CPA (K)/ACCA/CIA;
• At least Fifteen (15) years relevant cumulative work experience, Five (5) of which must have served at the management level or a comparable position;
• Must be a registered member of ICPAK or an equivalent professional body;
• Practical knowledge of ICT applications in the relevant area is mandatory; and
• Proficiency in ERP modules.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advising the University management on all operational and financial matters;
• Participating on the overall formulation, coordination and implementation of all audit policies;
• Developing and implementing audit work plans;
• Initiating and directing investigation when need arises;
• Ensuring compliance with the University policies and all other relevant guidelines;
• Reviewing and presenting audit reports to Management and Audit Committee of the council;
• Serving as Secretary to the Audit Committee of the Council;
• Implementation of the performance management system of the Department;
• Ensuring adherence to the Quality Management Standards (QMS);
• Responsible for formulation and implementation of the Departmental strategic plan;'
• Giving assurance on the Risk Management process; and
• Performs any other duties assigned from time to time.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 168

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

The Terms of service for the ALL positions will be on Permanent and Pensionable subject to Retirements Benefits Authority Regulations EXCEPT for the positions of General Manager, Grade KH 13, will be tenable on Contract Terms for a period of Three (3) years renewable based on satisfactory performance and Chief Internal Auditor, Grade 15 will be on a Five (5) years Contract Terms renewable only once upon satisfactorily performance

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 group and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach their NCPWD certificate. Applications received later than 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 Ten (10) hard copies of the application clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied. Applications must be submitted on or before 14th October, 2025 addressed to:

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

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