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Head of Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance
Nairobi CBD Nairobi Details Number of Positions 1 Years Experience 5 years Minimum Qualification Bachelor Job Level Senior level Work Type Full time Company Industry Banking & Finance Employer Inuka Africa Limited Description
The Head of Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance function provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations.
ABOUT US
Inuka Africa Limited is a non-deposit taking microfinance institution operating across Kenya. We seek a Head of Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance who will elevate our Internal Audit functions to world class standards.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Head of Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance function provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations. The position holder is expected to possess a number of core competencies to properly perform a broad spectrum of internal audit work, using knowledge and a set of defined skills and behaviors. Conformance with the Institute of Internal Auditor’s (IIA’s) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) is essential in meeting the goals and responsibilities of this role.
Broadly, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Implement, conform and uphold the use of International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) standards.
2. Risk Management: create risk management awareness across the organization, coordinate risk assessments, monitor risks and regular risk reporting to management and Board Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee (BARC).
3. Internal audit: Develop and administer policies and procedures to guide the internal audit function (IAF) and effectively manage the IAF to execute on its mandate.
4. Compliance: Continuous monitoring to ensure departments and the institution remain compliant to both internal and external rules and regulations governing the institutions activities.
5. Governance: Assess and make appropriate recommendations to improve the organization’s governance processes and structures.
6. Strategy: Develop and implement the internal audit goals, strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
REQUIREMENTS
• University graduate preferably specializing in Accounting /Finances.
• Full accounting qualifications CPA or ACCA and a professional active member of ICPAK.
• Certification in CISA/CFE/CIA is an added advantage.
• 5+ years’ experience in Audit, 2+ years of which should have been served in management level, preferably in the microfinance or finance industry.
• Experience in financial statements reporting as per IFRSs will be an added advantage.
• Experience advising senior management and reporting to audit committees on risk management and monitoring a must.
• Experience in the financial services sector.
• Experience in internal audit, risk and control/compliance functions.
• Experience in leadership / management / head supervising a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications and presentation skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, and loan tracking systems.
• Experience with audit & analytics systems and use of Computer Aided Audit Techniques (CAATs).
KEY SKILL SET
• Ability to promote the value of the internal audit function within the organization
• Able to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organization
• Organizational skills (including project and time management)
• Conflict resolution / negotiation skills
• Leadership
• Influence – ability to persuade
• Staff management
• Governance and Ethics sensitivity
• Research and investigative skills
• Governance, risk and controls tools and techniques.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applications for this position are to be sent via "Apply Now Button"
Email subject should be: HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT JOB APPLICATION – Your Name Application deadline: Monday 5th July 2021, 5:00 PM
In the application include your expected salary. We will not process applications where this is missing.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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