Senior Audit Assistant I

The Open University of Kenya aims to address the pressing issue of limited capacity in traditional universities by employing innovative teaching and learning methodologies, including online and distance education. By leveraging technology and flexible learning modes, the university seeks to accommodate a larger number of qualified students.

Role Overview

This position is responsible for implementing fraud investigation and anti-corruption policies, conducting comprehensive audit checks, and compiling detailed financial reports for the university to ensure financial integrity and compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Senior Audit Assistant I will perform the following duties:

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

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment to this grade, one MUST meet the following criteria:

Option 1 (Required Professional Experience):

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

OR

Option 2 (Required Academic Qualification):

• 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 accredited institution.

Mandatory Technical Requirement (for either option):

• Certificate in Accounting in Packages, Audit Packages or computer applications relevant to auditing.

Terms of Service and Application Notes

The Terms of Service will be either Permanent and Pensionable OR Contract, as shall be determined by the University Council. The Open University of Kenya (OUK) is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants with degrees from foreign Universities MUST attach letter(s) of recognition from the Commission for University Education (CUE) as part of the application document. Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya will be upheld, and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.