Chief Internal Audit & Risk Officer at Rose Avenue Group

Our client, a Publishing Company, is a public limited liability company quoted in the NSE.

In order to grow and achieve its vision, the company wishes to hire a Chief Internal Audit & Risk Officer to be based in the Nairobi Office.

Reporting to the Board Audit & Risk Committee and Group Managing Director

Summary

The job holder will be responsible for executing the audit plan and reporting on audit issues to the Board Audit Risk Committee and Group Managing Director. The job holder will coordinate risk management activities including ensuring that there is adherence to policies, procedures and standards of the company’s financial and physical resources for improved performance and corporate governance.

Job Responsibilities

Risk Management

• Preparing and executing a risk based audit plan for the organisation based on the significant risks identified in the company’s risk management framework.
• Ascertaining the effectiveness’ of the company’s internal control framework in managing organizational risks by carrying out risk based process audits.
• Supporting and coordinating the Risk Management framework by facilitating risk management activities such as risk identification assessment and educating staff on risk management and internal controls.

Audit

• Preparing periodic reports on the implementation of internal controls and external audit recommendations and assist management in achieving the implementation/ completion benchmark set by the Board Audit and Risk committee.
• Carrying out investigations as may be required by the Board or management.
• Planning and organising internal audits and assisting Finance in the co-ordination of the external audit.

ISO QMS System

• Facilitating the documentation of the company’s processes and the testing of internal controls in line with ISO 9001; 2015 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Co-ordinating with the certifying body on all issues regarding ISO: 9001:2015 certification.
• Facilitate the conduct of the ISO Surveillance audits.
• Facilitate the preparation of reports to management on the effectiveness of the company’s QMS System.
• Lead the ISO Steering committee in maintaining the company’s certification.

People Management

• Achieving set business targets through the employees reporting to the incumbent by leading, motivating, training, inspiring and encouraging them.
• Providing on-going support and direction to the employees who report to the position holder
• Ensuring that the performance management cycle is properly implemented and that developmental needs are adequately captured and followed through.
• Managing employee relations matters that come up in the department and ensuring that procedure is followed until the matters are resolved.

Budget and Cost Management

• Forecast and come up with an annual budget for the department.
• Ensure that all costs incurred are within the budget.
• Come up with and implement cost control measures within the department.

Qualifications for the Chief Internal Audit & Risk Officer Job

• Master’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Auditing or any other relevant field of study
• Member of ICPAK with
• Professional certification in CPA (K) or ACCA or CISA.
• ISO QMS Lead Auditor training.
• Work experience of at least seven (7) years in auditing related field three (3) of which at a middle or senior management level.
• Experience on the management of ISO Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Good understanding of the principles and application of good corporate governance, business and operational risk and control processes and procedures.
• Computer literacy (MS Suite).
• Knowledge on the usage of Computer Aided Auditing Techniques (CAATs).
• Knowledge of business and ISO processes and controls.
• Good Analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Good Interpersonal skills ( conflict handling, negotiating, relationship management)

Work Context

• 10% travel to subsidiaries.
• Audit to subsidiaries.