Assistant Internal Auditor II

The role of the Assistant Internal Auditor II at Kitale National Polytechnic is an internship position focused on assisting the Internal Audit department. The primary objective is to help plan and execute internal audit assignments to ensure institutional compliance, assess risks, and evaluate internal control systems, particularly focusing on ICT-based financial transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing internal audit assignments as per the audit work plan.
• Participate in reviewing financial and operational systems to assess compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments and evaluation of internal control systems.
• Perform audit checks on financial documents, procurement records, and stores documentation.
• Verify accuracy and integrity of transactions in ICT-based systems and ensure data reliability.
• Maintain proper audit working papers and filing systems for reference and future audits.
• Assist in preparing audit reports with findings and recommendations for improvement.
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations and corrective action.
• Support the review of ICT systems for audit trails, system controls, and security risks.
• Perform any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Professional Qualification (Added Advantage): CPA Part II or its equivalent.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in computer applications, especially in auditing and accounting software. Knowledge and practical experience in ICT auditing will be an added advantage.
• Core Competencies: Good analytical, communication, and report-writing skills, coupled with a high level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Statutory Compliance: Must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010), including clearance from relevant bodies.

Terms of Service

The position offers an Internship stipend as per the Government of Kenya guidelines.