Audit & Risk Manager at Women Enterprise Fund

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible administratively to the Chief Executive Officer and functionally to the Board through the Audit and Risk Management committee to ensure there is an innovative responsive and effective risk management approach within the fund including;

• Formulate policies for effective risk management strategies and framework for the Fund.
• Coordinating and overseeing all risk management activities and assessing compliance with internal policies, relevant contracts and all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate preparation, approval by the Board and implementation of annual audit plans and appropriate audit programs.
• Ensure sound development and implementation of audit management systems.
• Ensure proper preparation of audit reports, presentation of the same to the Audit & Risk Committee on quarterly basis and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Responsible for coordination of Audit & Risk department’s activities, including staff training and development.
• Liaising with external auditors and ensure implementation of their recommendations.
• Updating the Board Internal Audit & Risk Committee Charter as well as the internal Audit Charter.
• Review the Fund’s compliance with the relevant statutes, policies, rules, regulations, administrative government circulars and guidelines.
• Review the adequacy of internal policies, procedures and processes to ensure necessary and sufficient internal controls are in place.
• Carry out special assignments including investigations and recommend controls to mitigate risks.

(b) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

i. Served in Audit function for at least 10 years with at least four (4) being in a managerial position.
ii. Master’s degree majoring in Finance ,Accounting or Strategic Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
iii. Member of ICPAK, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Information Systems & Control Association (ICASA) in good standing.
iv. Certification as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA) is an             added advantage

Competencies required

• Broad knowledge of Public Sector Accounting standards
• Thorough understanding of National Development Goals and familiarity with the latest emerging trends
• Excellent Communication, interpersonal, writing and editing skills
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented