JOB ROLE / PURPOSE:

Conduct audits and provide consultancy services on organizational processes and systems to evaluate the effectiveness of risk management, governance and internal controls

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Conduct audits in allocated business processes/systems to evaluate the effectiveness of risk management, governance and internal controls

a) Participate in identifying auditable areas and drawing sectional work plan to guide the audit process

b) Participate in preliminary risk assessment to identify most risky areas and areas of focus

c) Participate in developing audit planning documents to guide the audit process

d) Conduct tests on processes and systems to assess adequacy of controls in place

e) Document audit findings on tests and draft audit report and submit to the line supervisor for review and further administration

f) Attend and take minutes of the entry, exit and clearance meetings and keep a record of the same for future reference

2. Conduct stakeholder engagements to enhance relations with partners in order to facilitate the audit process

a) Participate in identifying key stakeholders and focus areas for the engagement

b) Send invites to stakeholders to attend engagements and organize for appropriate logistics

c) Capture minutes and key notes during the engagement and keep a record of the same for future reference

3. Monitor and follow up agreed actions with clients to confirm their implementation

a) Remind action owners on agreed actions and obtain feedback

b) Physically verify and obtain evidence of implementation of agreed action

c) Make recommendations on the status of audit issues

d) Prepare a verification report and submit to the Supervisor for review

 Essential Requirements

a) An honors Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration or business related course

b) At least  2 years working experience in Audit or Accounting in a reputable organization

Desirable Requirements

1. Full or partial professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIA, Risk Management, Business Process Management or related discipline

Knowledge

a) International Professional Practices Framework ( IPPF)

b) Knowledge of the Internal Audit Manual and Charter

c) Knowledge of organisational policies and procedures

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

a) Good communication and report writing skills

b) Ability to analyze big volumes of data and pay attention to details

c) Problem analysis and solving skills

d) High level of organizational skills

e) Good Interpersonal skills

f) Ability to work well as part of a team

g) Possession of an impeccable record of integrity

h) Ability to exercise flexibility and resilience under different working conditions