Internal Audit and Risk Officer II at Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)

Job Purpose 

• This cadre will be responsible for providing independent assurance that an organization’s risk management, governance processes, audit systems and internal control systems and processes are operating effectively. 

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks 

An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities: 

• Supporting in the implementation of policies, strategies, frameworks, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact on internal audit while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes and circulars;  
• Supporting in the implementation of risk based annual internal audit plans and programmes;  
• Collecting and collating data for preparing Audit reports with appropriate recommendations;   
• Supporting in the implementation of internal audit systems in accordance with International Standards on Auditing; 
• Conducting follow-up audits to ensure implementation of audit recommendations; 
• Supporting in the implementation of capacity building programs to promote awareness of governance, risk management and internal controls; and 
• Updating audit records for adequate documentation in the department. 

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required 

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting/ Finance); Business Administration (Accounting/ Finance) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Part II or Association of Certified 
• Chartered Accountants (ACCA) Part II certificate or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and 
• Proficiency in computer applications.