Internal Audit and Risk Officer

Details:
Key responsibilities

Supporting in preparation and generation of risk based audit plans, audit programes and the division strategic plans.
Conducting             internal     Audits    including     risk    management,     preparation     and presenting of reports on findings.
Reviewing, assessing and recommending changes in accounting systems and established controls.
Establishing and integrating risk management framework in business processes.
Developing and ensuring implementation of strategies for risk management.
Coordinating and facilitating the development and implementation of the formal risk management framework.
Coordinate the collection of risk information from source systems, departments, and reporting.
 Analyzing data and applying to various key risk areas to update the risk profile.
Engage            continuous     knowledge     and    development     regarding    sector’s     rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques.
Inducting of new staff members on Audit and Risk matters.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Minimum 3 years of practical experience in Audit.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or any business related field.
Professional Qualification in ACCA or CPA (K)/CIA/CISA.
Professional membership of ICPAK/ISACA/IIA.
Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment.

Desired skills and competencies

Demonstrate strong knowledge of risks identification, assessment, and management frameworks.
Strong knowledge of control frameworks and the ability to design and evaluate effectiveness of controls embedded within business processes
Strong skills in spreadsheets and in analyzing large volumes of data.
Excellent leadership and negotiation skills.
Good presentation and communication skills.
Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Must demonstrate high levels of integrity.
Result oriented, innovative and a team player.
Experience and qualification in risk management