Internal Audit and Risk Manager at Fairtrade International

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Audit management

• Leading the development and implementation of an internal risk-based audit strategy and annual plan for the FTA
• Planning and undertaking audits to assess controls, operational and technical efficiencies and compliance with selected policies, procedures and regulations
• Driving operational improvements throughout the organization to improve overall efficiencies and enhance internal controls
• Directing implementation and compliance of internal controls, identifying and correcting any deficiencies.
• Supporting external auditors for corporate compliance
• Guiding the annual audit plan development.
• Promoting the highest standards of ethics and standards across FTA, based on the principles of integrity, objectivity, competence and confidentiality.
• Ensuring due diligence in the management of the FTA’s affairs.
• Overseeing the preparation of the Internal Audit systems, procedures and guidelines.
• Supervising the preparation of work programmes to ensure that audits are planned and well managed
• Reviewing the internal controls and documenting their effectiveness and adequacy.
• Recommending mitigation measures to address identified weaknesses where necessary
• Liaising with the external auditors and ensuring follow up on the process of implementation of Internal and external audit recommendations.
• Undertaking investigations as appropriate
• Supervising, training and developing direct reportees

Risk management

• Coordinating cross-functional efforts within the FTA to improve proactive risk management and continuity of operations
• Overseeing the FTA’s risk portfolio and identifying priority areas of risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Advisory on rating and ranking the current and anticipated critical and high Compliance Risks and mitigation activities for inclusion in the assessments.
• Supporting and empowering Business Unit management in effectively carrying out their respective risk activities
• Monitoring the maintenance/update of the strategic risk register
• Monitoring the implementation of risk action plans
• Assisting Line Managers in identifying and analyzing inherent risks
• Managing and following up on open issues and work with management to ensure closure of risk action plans
• Managing third parties engaged in support of Risk Management Consultancy
• Coordinating post-incident post-mortem
• Monitoring the Risk and Control Self Assessments
• Follow up on the implementation of Board resolutions on risk

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Risk Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution would be an added advantage
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Economics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Be in possession of Certified Public Accountants or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant or any other relevant
• Be in possession of CISA or CIA or Risk Qualification or any other relevant.

Experience and Knowledge

• A minimum ten (10) years in relevant work and at least four (4) years in a management role
• Good working knowledge of English Language is mandatory, working knowledge of French will be an advantage
• Good understanding of tax laws across Africa
• Thorough understanding of international NGO financial reporting standards
• Knowledge of and ability to work with different financial controls, systems and accounting regulations including taxation requirements, financial reporting requirements etc.
• Knowledge of reporting requirements of development partners

Skills

• Excellent communication and reporting skills (verbal and in writing
• Strong analytical, organization and planning skills
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• co-operative and supportive team player
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work across cultures