About this role
MSU/ADM/DIA/01/26
Requirements for Appointment:
- A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university;
- A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university;
- At least Ten (10) years’ relevant cumulative work experience, Three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Assistant Internal Auditor in a University set-up or equivalent position in a comparable organization;
- Certificate in any of the following: Part III of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Part III of the
- Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination; Part III of the Association of Certified
- Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
- Registered with a relevant professional body;
- A valid certificate of good standing from a relevant professional body; and
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing, implementing and reviewing internal audit policies, strategies, procedures and plans in accordance with auditing standards;
- Conducting special audits and investigations;
- Coordinating development of internal audit systems for efficient operations and records keeping;
- Undertaking systems audits in the University;
- Reviewing governance mechanisms and processes in the University;
- Reviewing the adequacy of the controls established to ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, statutory and regulatory requirements;
- Reviewing the effectiveness of the University’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework;
- Coordinating post audit reviews;
- Coordinating follow-ups on implementation of audit recommendations;
- Conducting investigations when there are indicators of fraudulent practices within the University;
- Monitoring the implementation of legal requirements, government directives, and corporate strategies in the University;
- Preparing audit reports; and
- Coordinating the preparation of audit operational plans and programmes
Skills
Accounting