Chief Internal Auditor

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above post that has arisen in the University.

The Chief Internal Auditor is part of the Senior Management Team, responsible for the management, coordination and planning of Audit work which includes audits, financial management reviews and investigations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of Internal Audit operations.
• Development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures to guide the Internal Audit function.
• Planning of audit assignments and coordinating Internal and External Audit activities.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the University’s internal controls.
• Ensuring compliance to internal control policies and regulations.
• Assessing the cost-effectiveness of all University operations.
• Preparation of audit reports and analysis of audit results.
• Carrying out checks on the management of University assets.
• Communicating audit findings and recommendations to Management and Auditees.
• Coordinating and reporting on University Risk Management and Fiduciary Control activities.
• Providing periodic reports to the Audit Committee and servicing of Committee meetings.
• Evaluating risk levels in all Units of the Institution and recommending mitigatory measures to identified risks.
• Ensuring all audit activities are in line with best practice.

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Auditing from a recognised Institution; and at least 5 years’ post qualification experience.
• A Master’s Degree in Accountancy or Business Administration, Professional membership to the Institute of Internal Auditors, Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants is an added advantage.
• Experience in a University environment is an added advantage.

Other

How to Apply

Applicants must submit six (6) sets of applications which should include the application letter, certified copies of certificates, national identification, birth certificate and detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names, addresses and email addresses of three referees. Applications in envelopes clearly indicating post applied for should be addressed to: