{"id":107981,"date":"2026-08-14T10:19:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T10:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/director-internal-systems-audit\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T10:19:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T10:19:53","slug":"director-internal-systems-audit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/thika\/director-internal-systems-audit\/","title":{"rendered":"Director, Internal &#038; Systems Audit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Director, Internal & Systems Audit\", \"description\": \"Education, Skills and Experience\\nMust have\\n:\\nMaster\u2019s Degree in a relevant field.\\nBachelor\u2019s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or related field.\\nProfessional qualification such as CPAK, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent.\\nMembership to a relevant professional body and in good standing.\\nMinimum of five 5 years relevant work experience, three 3 of which should be at a managerial level.\\nStrong analytical, communication, and report writing skills.\\nProficiency in audit software and computer applications.\\nKey responsibilities also include\\nReporting to: Principal, Internal Audit, Assurance & Risk Management\\nDuties and responsibilities:\\nCoordinate internal audit activities within the University and its campuses.\\nResponsible for implementation of audit policies, procedures and strategies within the Internal Audit function.\\nReview financial, operational and management processes and systems to ensure effectiveness of internal controls.\\nCoordinate preparation and implementation of comprehensive risk-based audit plans and audit programmes.\\nEnsure adherence to recommended accounting and auditing standards, policies and procedures.\\nConduct and supervise financial, operational, compliance and systems audit assignments.\\nEvaluate adequacy and effectiveness of risk management and internal control systems.\\nPrepare and review audit reports detailing identified control gaps, weaknesses and recommendations for corrective action.\\nMonitor implementation of audit recommendations and follow-up actions.\\nAssist the University in implementation of new or altered accounting and auditing standards.\\nCoordinate special investigations and special audit assignments.\\nLiaise with external auditors during audit engagements and provide necessary support.\\nProvide advisory and consulting services to Management on audit and internal control matters.\\nSupervise Internal Auditors and Audit Assistants.\\nUndertake any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor from time-to-time.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-12\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Mount Kenya University\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Thika\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-31T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Mount Kenya University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Thika<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-31<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Education, Skills and Experience<br \/>Must have<br \/>:<br \/>Master\u2019s Degree in a relevant field.<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or related field.<br \/>Professional qualification such as CPAK, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent.<br \/>Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing.<br \/>Minimum of five 5 years relevant work experience, three 3 of which should be at a managerial level.<br \/>Strong analytical, communication, and report writing skills.<br \/>Proficiency in audit software and computer applications.<br \/>Key responsibilities also include<br \/>Reporting to: Principal, Internal Audit, Assurance &#038; Risk Management<br \/>Duties and responsibilities:<br \/>Coordinate internal audit activities within the University and its campuses.<br \/>Responsible for implementation of audit policies, procedures and strategies within the Internal Audit function.<br \/>Review financial, operational and management processes and systems to ensure effectiveness of internal controls.<br \/>Coordinate preparation and implementation of comprehensive risk-based audit plans and audit programmes.<br \/>Ensure adherence to recommended accounting and auditing standards, policies and procedures.<br \/>Conduct and supervise financial, operational, compliance and systems audit assignments.<br \/>Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of risk management and internal control systems.<br \/>Prepare and review audit reports detailing identified control gaps, weaknesses and recommendations for corrective action.<br \/>Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and follow-up actions.<br \/>Assist the University in implementation of new or altered accounting and auditing standards.<br \/>Coordinate special investigations and special audit assignments.<br \/>Liaise with external auditors during audit engagements and provide necessary support.<br \/>Provide advisory and consulting services to Management on audit and internal control matters.<br \/>Supervise Internal Auditors and Audit Assistants.<br \/>Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor from time-to-time.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Mount Kenya University on recruitment.mku.ac.ke to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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