Internal Auditor at Mount Kenya University

Internal Auditor at Mount Kenya University – Mount Kenya University Kenya Job Details

About the Role

Mount Kenya University is recruiting for an Internal Auditor to join its audit and risk management function. This is a full-time position based in Kenya, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work within a higher education institution’s financial and operational governance framework. The role reports to the Principal Internal Audit Assurance and Risk Management and forms part of a specialised audit team responsible for safeguarding institutional assets and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

As an Internal Auditor at Mount Kenya University, you will conduct comprehensive audits across financial, operational, and management systems. The position requires someone with solid audit experience, relevant professional credentials, and the ability to analyse complex institutional processes. This is accounting work in Kenya that combines technical audit skills with knowledge of higher education governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess financial, operational, and management processes across the University and its affiliated entities to identify control gaps and operational inefficiencies.
• Evaluate whether system design, risk management frameworks, and internal controls adequately support the institution’s business and control objectives.
• Collaborate in developing risk-based audit plans and ensuring audit programmes are comprehensive, well-structured, and executed to high standards.
• Conduct risk assessments tailored to specific audit areas, identifying and analysing significant control weaknesses and exposures.
• Prepare detailed audit reports documenting control deficiencies, system weaknesses, and practical recommendations for remediation and improvement.
• Support investigations into suspected fraud and irregular activities within the University and its subsidiaries.
• Execute special audit assignments as directed by senior audit management.
• Deliver advisory services to University stakeholders on audit findings and internal control enhancements.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business discipline.
• Active membership with a professional accounting or audit body, such as CPA (K) or ACCA.
• A minimum of 5 years of audit experience working in a professional audit environment, including time as an assistant internal auditor or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Computer-Aided Audit Techniques (CAATs) and demonstrated experience auditing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and digital platforms.
• Strong data analysis, data mining, and report writing capabilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledge of higher education governance, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements in the Kenyan context.
• A Master’s degree in a business-related field is advantageous; certifications such as CISA, CISM, or CISSP are also valued.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

What to Expect

• A structured audit environment where your work directly supports institutional governance and risk management decisions.
• Access to professional development opportunities and a team that values continuous learning and technical growth.
• This Internal Auditor at Mount Kenya University position in Kenya is open to qualified candidates. Click Apply below to submit your application.