Job Description
Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:
The duties and responsibilities of the Manager Risk and Internal Audit will entail;
Assess compliance with existing laws, regulations, policies, plans and procedures, accounting standards and contractual obligations
Evaluating the systems established to ensure compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations, which could have a significant impact on the organization.
Providing independent assurance to the Board of directors and management on the implementation and effectiveness of the internal control systems.
Follow up implementation of Internal and external audit recommendation and Board of Directors resolutions.
(v) Offer secretarial services to the Risk &Audit Committee of the Board
Examine accounting systems and procedures in the company's departments/sections to determine adequacy of internal controls/checks and recommend appropriate measures.
Coordinate the implementation of the annual staff training and development programs
Evaluating risk exposure relating to achievement of the organization's strategic objectives.
Lead the audit teams in the implementation of annual risk based audit plans, and ensure it is effectively and efficiently implemented.
Participate in the investigation of significant suspected fraudulent activities within the company and notify management and the audit committee of the results.
Develop and implement the use of innovative approaches in performing independent assessment of systems, controls and efficiencies guided by professionalstandards.
Participate in Adhoc policy formulation committees for quality assurance.
Develop in conjunction with management, a risk profile for each business unit within the company.
Conduct risk assessments and recommend controls to be put in place to eliminate/mitigate those risks.
Prepare and submit quarterly audit findings and annual audit reports.
Person Specification:
Bachelor's degree in commerce, Finance, Accounting /Business management/ Business administration from a recognized Institution.
A minimum of ten (10) years cumulative relevant work experience three (3) years of which should have been as a Senior Principal Officer or a comparable position.
Master's Degree from a recognized Institution shall be an added advantage.
Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution.
Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Must have a valid practicing license.
Certified Public Accountant-CPA K
Certificate in Computer Applications