Senior Internal Auditor I Grade 13 at Pwani University

REF: PU/ADV/01/11/2026

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR I GRADE 13

This is a senior-level position in this cadre in the University and appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Council from time to time depending on age, citizenship or any other reason as may be stipulated in the Kenyan Labour Laws.

Academic Qualification

The candidate must have a Master’s degree in Accounting/ Finance/ Economics/ Commerce/ Business Administration and Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting/ Finance/ Commerce/ Economics/ Business Administration/ Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognised and accredited institution;

Professional Qualifications

The candidate must provide evidence in the following:

Knowledge of ERP (Enterprises Resource Planning)

Certificate in any of the following Part III Certified Public Accountants (CРА) Examination, and Part III of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Part III of the

Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.

Registration with a relevant professional body;

A valid practising certificate from a relevant professional body;

Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised and accredited institution;

Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Experience

Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at Senior Internal Auditor II or equivalent in a comparable grade with proven integrity, honesty, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.

In addition, the candidate should have experience in the following;

Coordinating the development, implementation and review of internal audit policies, strategies, procedures and plans in accordance with auditing standards;

Spearheading the review of budgetary performance, financial management, transparency and accountability mechanisms and processes in the University;

Providing assurance on the state of risk management, control and governance within the University;

Coordinating the review of governance mechanisms and processes in the University;

Coordinating the preparation of the Business Continuity Plan

Secretariat to the Audit Committee of Council.

Secretary to the Business Continuity Governance Board

Ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, statutory and regulatory requirements in the University;

Evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls on financial and non-financial performance management systems within the University;

Coordinating the review of the effectiveness of the University’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework;

Liaising with the Office of the Auditor General to ensure the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations;

Validating audit reports;

Review the process and results of carrying out internal audit client’s customer satisfaction surveys;

Mentoring, coaching and developing staff in the Department.

Benchmarking on best practices and researching emerging issues in internal audit; and

Skills

The candidate must have the following:

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Computational skills

Computer proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Report writing skills

Team work skills

Time management skills

Integrity and Community Service

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