ICT Officer - Full Stack Developer

The Open University of Kenya (OUK) aims to address the pressing issue of limited capacity in traditional universities by employing innovative teaching and learning methodologies, including online and distance education. The university is seeking an individual for the role titled ICT Officer - Full Stack Developer.

Note on Role Discrepancy: Despite the job title including “Full Stack Developer,” the core responsibilities and required qualifications for this position align predominantly with Internal Auditing, Accounting, Fraud Investigation, and Information Systems Audit. The successful candidate will play a critical role in governance, risk management, and compliance within the University.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Implementing fraud investigation and anti-corruption policies, strategies, guidelines and plans;
• Compiling data on financial records, systems and processes;
• Carrying out audit checks and identifying any accounting errors;
• Undertaking spot-checks and cash surveys;
• Performing information systems audits;
• Undertaking audit investigations;
• Developing scripts for mining and analyzing data for routine internal audit activities;
• Carrying out audit follow-ups on implementation of recommendations on audit reports;
• Undertaking audits on compliance of statutory provisions and internal regulations;
• Preparing documents and taking minutes of the risk and audit committee of the University; and
• Preparing internal audit reports.
• Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by their supervisors from time to time.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

Option 1 (Professional Qualification & Experience)

• Passed CPA II (section 4) with 3 years relevant experience.

OR Option 2 (Academic Qualification & Certification)

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accreditation institution.
• Certificate in Accounting in Packages, Audit Packages or computer applications relevant to auditing.

Terms of Service: The Terms of Service will be either Permanent and Pensionable OR Contract, as shall be determined by the University Council.