Assistat Internal Auditor Job TMU

Requirements for Appointment

Must have:

• Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, out of which three (3) must have been at the level of Assistant Internal Auditor Grade 9 or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
• Certificate in any of the following: Part II of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination, Part II of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
• Registered with relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Proficiency in the relevant computer applications

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing fraud investigation and anti-corruption policies, guidelines strategies and plans
• Analyzing data on financial records, systems and processes
• Undertaking comprehensive audits at the University
• Stocktaking and undertaking risk assessment, corruption risk assessment and anti-corruption awareness activities
• Reviewing internal controls in the University; Evaluating the adequacy of system controls and recommending improvements
• Carrying out audit checks and identifying any accounting errors; Undertaking spot-checks and cash surveys
• Undertaking audit investigations
• Carrying out audit follow-ups on implementation of recommendations on audit reports
• Assessing compliance with internal policies, tax regulations and other statutory guidelines
• Implementing Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP)
• Consolidating primary audit reports/queries on the University’s financial statement
• Carrying out compliance tests
• Monitoring and evaluating audit reports.
• Perform any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time

How to Apply

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, certified true copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, together with testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

Qualified candidates must submit three (3) hard copies of their application, clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied for, to the address below and email scanned coloured copies of the same documents compiled into a single PDF file to recruitment@tmu.ac.ke. Applications must be received on or before Tuesday, 14th April, 2026 by 5:00 PM (1700hrs).

Address to:

The Vice-Chancellor
Tom Mboya University
P. O. BOX 199 – 40300
HOMA-BAY

Recommendations from at least three (3) referees should be sent separately under sealed envelopes on or before the advertisement deadline to the email address above.

Terms of Service

Appointments to the advertised positions shall be on Permanent and Pensionable or Contract terms, as may be determined by the University, in accordance with the applicable Government regulations, University Statutes, and the University’s Human Resource Policies and Procedures.

NOTE: Tom Mboya University (TMU) is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and diversity. The University welcomes applications from individuals of all genders, ethnic backgrounds, and persons living with disabilities. Therefore, women, persons living with disabilities, marginalized groups and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please note that canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. TMU does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested applicants should visit the Tom Mboya University website: www.tmu.ac.ke to view detailed requirements.