Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance
Published:CUE 2- Advertised Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
- Closing Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- 17:00:00
Job Purpose / Executive Summary
Internal Audit and Risk Assurance officer are responsible for providing independent, objective assurance aimed at adding value and improving operations of the Commission. They also evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk assurance control and
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Providing secretariat services to the Board Audit Committee
- Advising Board and Management on Internal Audit policies, strategies, plans and procedures
- Formulating and coordinate the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and plans
- Conducting scheduled audit on budgetary performance, financial management, transparency and accountability mechanisms and processes for theCommission
- Compiling and issue internal audit reports
- Undertaking special audit assignments/investigations assigned by the Board and management from time to time
- Setting up and implement systems in accordance with auditing standards
- Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems
- Monitoring and report on the Commission overall risk profile
- Supporting various departments in risk profiling
- Reviewing correctness and accuracy of accounting reports
- Providing independent assurance on risk management process on both design and operation
- Assuring risk control effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy and risk management processes
- Assessing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures
- Providing secretariat services to the Board Audit Committee
- Undertaking consulting and advisory services to offer advice and guidance to management in the development of internal control systems
- Monitoring implementation of audit recommendations to ensure actions are effectively implemented
- Liaising with external auditors and other external assessors/professional institutions
- Assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures
Vacancy Requirements:
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Job Type
Permanent
No. of Vacancies
1
Job Grade
CUE 2
Location
Address:Red Hill Road,off Limuru Road,Gigiri
Phone No:020-7205000
City:NAIROBI
Post Code:
Email Address:info@cue.or.ke
Our Vision:Quality, relevant and sustainable university education
Our Mission:To promote and assure quality, relevant, and sustainable university education by setting standards, monitoring compliance, undertaking research and providing policy advisory
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