Chief Internal Auditor Job UOK, Kericho, Kenya

Grade 15 – One (1) Position UOK/AD/02/01/26

Requirements

• CPA (K).
• A Master’s degree in Accounting/ Finance or its equivalent from a recognized University and be a Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Public Accountant Final and CISA (Certified Information Systems Audit) Final or its equivalent.
• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance or its equivalent.
• At least fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must have served as a Deputy Chief Internal Auditor grade 14 or its equivalent
• Must be a member of relevant professional bodies and in good standing.
• CISA / CIA holders will have an added advantage.
• Practical knowledge of ICT in a relevant area

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advising the University Management on all operational and financial matters.
• The overall formulation, coordination and implementation of all the audit policies
• Develop and implement audit work plans
• Initiating and directing investigation when need arises
• Ensure   compliance with   national      and     international        audit and accounting standards.
• Review and present audit reports to Management and Audit Committee of the Council.
• Serve as Secretary to the Audit Committee of the Council.
• Implementation of the performance management system of the department
• Ensure adherence to the Quality Management Standards (QMS)
• Responsible for formulation and implementation of the departmental strategic plan
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts. one (1) copy of application should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant; age, marital status, academic and professional qualification, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, email address, names and referees plus copies of the certificates and testimonials. The reference number for the position applied should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope.

How to Apply

In addition, applicants are required to submit an electronic scanned copy of the application in PDF format, with all documents merged into one continuous file, via email to recruitment@kabianga.ac.ke. Both the hard copy and the electronic application must be received not later than 5.00 p.m. (EAT) on Tuesday, 31st August 2026.

All applications to be addressed to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
University of Kabianga
P. O. BOX 2030 – 20200
KERICHO

Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations, under sealed envelopes within three weeks from the date of the advertisement.

N/B: University of Kabianga is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of both gender and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applicants are requested to attach relevant supporting documents.