As Audit & Risk Officer, you will be responsible to provide critical support to the Business Assurance Department. In the provision of Risk Management and Internal Audit Services, helping accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
You will be required to execute allocated aspects of the auditing process while ensuring they are functioning with accuracy and compliance.
Your contribution will help us maintain high-quality audits and make better strategic decisions for our business plan.
Job Responsibilities
Be in attendance in all risk assessment sessions and document risks identified and controls to mitigate risks
Be responsible for regular update of the Risk Register and follow with respective stakeholders on Risk closure within stipulated timeframe
Responsible for carry out Financial, Compliance and Operational audits as per the Risk Based Annual Audit Program.
Responsible for physical verifications and reconciliations to ensure VFM-Value for money
Work with external auditors during statutory Audit and provide report on the performance of the Audit to the Risk, Audit & Compliance Manager
Render necessary support during the conduction of ISO standard management Audits. Identify control gaps and opportunities for improvement
Conduct stock counts and fixed Asset verification as scheduled
Perform special investigations as may be instructed by the Risk, Audit & Compliance Manager.
Follow up on the continuous implementation of ISO standards within the organization.
Conduct periodic spot checks in line with agreed spot check plan or as instructed by theRisk &Audit Manager
Responsible for liaison with other units and scheduling of Business Assurance meetings with other stakeholders
Develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with all levels of staff within the organization, including Senior Management
Carry out Business Assurance induction for new hires
Preparation of Audit reports on each Audit engagement and submission of same to the Risk & Audit Manager
Deliver relevant training and awareness sessions as may be determined by the Risk, Audit &Compliance Manager
Be in compliance with established Information security policies and other policies of the organization
Carry out another assignment as may be determined by the Risk, Audit &Compliance Manager.
Requirements
Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree in relevant fields with 3 - 4 years work experience.