JKUAT Enterprises Limited state corporation fully owned by JKUAT that creates and commercializes quality solutions and products through research, consulting, training and innovation to transform individuals and institutions in Africa and beyond. To enhance entrepreneurial activity through the latest innovations in technological research. To provide pract...

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

• Participating in the development of audit strategies, policies and procedures and ensure effective implementation;
• Contributing to preparation of the risk-based annual audit plan for approval by the Audit & Risk Management Committee;
• Assisting in preparation of quarterly audit reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board;
• Preparing audit reports on compilation of each audit engagement to ensure timely issuance
• Evaluating progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from both internal and external audits;
• Executing special audits/investigations;
• Evaluating the performance of staff in the Department to ascertain efficiency and effectiveness in work performance in meeting the objectives of the function; and
• Contributing to preparation of the department's annual budget, control and monitor its implementation.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Have a minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience four (4) of which must have been at a supervisory level;
• Have a Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from recognized university:
• Have a Master's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration ([Finance and Accounting option) of relevant field from a recognized university;
• Have passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification;
• Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing;
• Be proficient in computer application skill;
• Have demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

• Participating in the development of audit strategies, policies and procedures and ensure effective implementation
• Contributing to preparation of the risk-based annual audit plan for approval by the Audit & Risk Management Committee
• Assisting in preparation of quarterly audit reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board
• Preparing audit reports on compilation of each audit engagement to ensure timely issuance
• Evaluating progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from both internal and external audits
• Executing special audits/investigations
• Evaluating the performance of staff in the Department to ascertain efficiency and effectiveness in work performance in meeting the objectives of the function
• Contributing to preparation of the department's annual budget, control and monitor its implementation

• Proficient in computer application skill

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from recognized university
• Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification
• Registered member of ICPAK in good standing
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution