Head of Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance at Gertrude's Children's Hospital

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing a flexible annual internal audit plan using appropriate risk-based methodology, including any risks or control concerns identified by management, and submit that plan to the Board’s Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee (BARCC) for review and approval.
• Implementing the annual internal audit plan, as approved, including, and as appropriate, any special tasks or projects requested by management and the BARCC.
• Leading the activities of the department to ensure that all work is performed independently without bias, with due diligence and timeliness, with adequate support for appropriate findings and recommendations provided in well-written reports.
• Establishing a quality assurance and improvement program and communicating the results of the program to the BARCC.
• Performing consulting services, beyond internal audit’s assurance services, to assist management in meeting its objectives. Examples may include facilitation, process design, training, and advisory services.
• Performing or assisting in the investigation of significant suspected fraudulent activities within the Hospital and notifies management and the BARCC of the results
• Evaluating and assessing significant new or changing services, processes, operations, and control processes coincident with their development, implementation, and/or expansion.
• Serving on committees or other ad hoc groups as requested.

Qualifications, Experience and Skill

•  Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting/Finance) or related from a recognised institution
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of ICPAK in good standing
•  Masters degree in a relevant field (will be an added advantage)
• CISA, CIA, CRMA, CFE certifications will be an added advantage
• 8 years working experience with 5 years’ experience in Senior management in an Auditing role
• Ability to act as a team player, collaborate and support colleagues and peers across the organization, while still being able to work independently