Internal Risk & Audit Officer

Overview

Responsibilities

• Audit:
• Conducting independent risk assessments as a basis for the audit plan
• Perform internal audits, reviews, and testing procedures to assess the reliability and accuracy of financial and operational information.
• Document audit findings, observations, and recommendations in audit reports, and communicate results to management and stakeholders.
• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor Management’s interventions
• Developing and maintaining a risk-based audit plan and submitting the plan and any adjustments to the Management for approval
• Provide ad hoc advice and guidance to managers and staff at all levels, sometimes by delivering courses and training sessions
• Perform risk assessments on key business activities and use this information to guide what should be covered in audits
• Assess how well the business is complying with rules and regulations and inform management of any issues that need addressing
• Manage a variety of stakeholders and their expectations through regular communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, is a must.
• Previous experience and knowledge of Control Regulations and procedures in Finance and Accounting
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
• Proven experience in internal auditing, internal controls, or risk management roles.