INTERNAL AUDITOR – Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (MUAST) 607 views

Job Description

VACANCIES

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following post that has arisen in the University:

VICE CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE

INTERNAL AUDITOR (1 Post)
The Internal Auditor reports to the Chief Internal Auditor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities
▪ Prepares audit plan and audit programme for each audit engagement;
▪ Attends entrance and exit meetings;
▪ Originates audit reports by highlighting weaknesses in controls and procedures, determine exposure to risk and advising on practical remedial strategies for improvement and value addition to the organisation;
▪ Conduct audits in conformity with standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing;
▪ Carries out risk-based audits, financial audits, operational and value for money audits;
▪ Evaluates systems of Internal Control, risk management and governance processes;
▪ Ensures that corporate governance practices such as policies, procedures and guidelines as designed by management and Public Entities regulations are adequately managed;
▪ Conducts monthly spot checks on high risk areas and report on findings and recommend on controls or improvements;
▪ Monitoring progress of implementation of managements actions for improvement;
▪ Auditing and assessing all aspects of the University’s network applications, including software, programs, security, and communications and
▪ Carrying out any other duties that the Chief Internal Auditor may assign from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have a Degree in Accounting/Auditing, Full ACCA / CIS/CIMA, CIA, CISA, CFE are added advantages and at least 2 years Auditing experience in a public entity.

Person Specifications
▪ A self-starter.
▪ Conversant with International Auditing Standards and
International Financial Reporting Standards.
▪ Assertive and well-developed presentation and communication skills.
▪ Competency in IT Auditing.
▪ Ability to work under pressure.
▪ High level of integrity, analytical skills and professional ethics.