MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT

 Reporting to the General Manager (Internal Audit), he/she will be responsible for designing, implementing, evaluating and reporting on the internal controls within the Fund. He/she will be expected to plan, manage and perform specialized investigative audits.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Formulate and maintain strong internal audit programs, process and procedures and strategies;
• Formulate the annual Audit Plan and present it to the Audit Committee for approval;
• Review and approve audit programs and planning memorandum for individual assignments;
• Manage performance of audit assignments, review audit reports and present the same to the Board;
• Perform preliminary planning an establish direction for audits, providing leadership and manage the process to acceptable outcomes;
• Coordinate and interact with external auditors and conduct audit entry and exit discussions;
• Monitor and review the execution of individual audit assignments;
• Develop and spear-head anti-fraud strategy in collaboration with the compliance function;
• Plan and coordinate timely performance of special audit investigations Iand forensic audits in the Fund as necessary;
• Prepare board papers on Internal Audit activities;
• Prepare terms of reference for assignments and participate in the  evaluation  of consultants; and
• Coordinate the presentation of consultant’s report to the Senior Management and the Board’s Audit Committee.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Project Management, Business Administration or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Project Management, Business Administration or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification such as CIA, CISA, ACCA, CPA (K), CRMA, PRM or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• At least ten (10) years’ work experience, five (5) of which should be in a senior management position;
• Membership to a relevant and accredited professional body such as ICPAK, ACCA, IIA or any other relevant qualification; and in good standing;
• Leadership Course from a recognized institution or a Certificate in Corporate Governance;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the

COMPETENCIES:

• Integrity;
• Communication skills;
• Leadership skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Observation skills