Assistant Internal Auditor

Tom Mboya University invites applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Assistant Internal Auditor (Grade 10) in Homa Bay, Kenya. This role is designed for candidates with significant audit experience seeking to contribute to risk management, internal controls, and anti-corruption compliance within a leading university setting.

Key Job Information

• Position: Assistant Internal Auditor (Grade 10)
• No. of Positions: One (1)
• Location: Homa Bay, Kenya
• Employment Type: Permanent and Pensionable / Contract
• Experience Level: Mid-Level

Job Description

This mid-level position involves conducting internal audits, fraud investigations, risk assessments, and compliance checks to ensure the University’s financial and operational integrity. The Officer will evaluate internal control systems, analyze financial records, and implement recommendations for improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement fraud investigation and anti-corruption policies, guidelines, strategies, and plans.
• Analyze data on financial records, systems, and processes.
• Undertake comprehensive audits at the University.
• Conduct stocktaking, risk assessments, corruption risk assessments, and anti-corruption awareness activities.
• Review internal controls, evaluate adequacy of systems, and recommend improvements.
• Carry out audit checks, identify accounting errors, and perform spot-checks and cash surveys.
• Undertake audit investigations and follow-ups on implementation of audit recommendations.
• Assess compliance with internal policies, tax regulations, and other statutory guidelines.
• Implement Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP).
• Consolidate primary audit reports/queries on the University’s financial statements.
• Carry out compliance tests and monitor and evaluate audit reports.
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, including three (3) years at Assistant Internal Auditor Grade 9 or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management, or equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Certificate in Part II of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Part II of CPA, Part II of ACCA, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

Application Mode

Candidates must submit a complete application package, including:

• A detailed, up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified true copies of academic and professional certificates
• National Identity Card or Passport
• Testimonials and other supporting documents

Applicants are required to submit three (3) hard copies of their application, clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied for, to the address below, and email scanned colored copies of the same documents compiled into a single PDF file to [email protected]. Applications must be received on or before Tuesday, 14th April 2026, 17:00 EAT.

Address for hard copy applications:
The Vice-Chancellor
Tom Mboya University
P.O. BOX 199 – 40300
HOMA-BAY, Kenya

Recommendations from at least three (3) referees should be submitted separately under sealed envelopes before the application deadline to the same email address. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. TMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and diversity, welcoming applications from women, persons living with disabilities, marginalized groups, and minorities. Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. TMU does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.