Internal Control Consultant at African Guarantee Fund (AGF)

Position Summary

The Internal Control Consultant will be responsible for assisting the Group Chief Internal Controller and Compliance Officer to conduct:

• Assurance engagements
• Advisory / consulting engagements
• Enterprise Risk Management activities
• Compliance activities

Any other relevant matters/engagements

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Establish and update risk-based audit programs.
• Carry out scheduled assurance or consulting engagements at the Group or subsidiaries level as assigned by the Group CICCO.
• Evaluate the company’s control, governance and risk management processes and promote their continuous improvement.
• Review effectiveness and efficiency of internal control system.
• Determine compliance with AGF policies and procedures and assist the management in implementation of company policies through reporting on adherence or non-adherence of laid down policies of the company.
• Review company’s compliance with external laws and regulations, and to ensure adherence.
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of the implementation of management policies and procedures.
• Make follow-up on the implementation of the audit recommendation and ensure that improvements are made.
• Prepare audit reports on findings of the engagement with the entity’s management attaching relevant supporting documents/audit evidence and document their comments on these audit findings.
• Perform compliance activities in line with the company compliance framework.
• Prepare a weekly, monthly and quarterly activities report.
• Perform any other tasks or engagements as assigned by the Group CICCO. 

Desirable qualifications, skills, knowledge and experiences

• Masters’ degree in Auditing or Finance or Accounting or Risk Management.
• Professional Accounting Qualification (CIA or CISA or ACAMS or FICA or any relevant qualification).
• At least five (5) years’ relevant experience in the financial services industry or in an auditing firm.
• Working experience with Big 4 Audit Firms or Consulting Firms will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, written/oral, communication.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
• Hands-on experience in developing and managing audit plans and strategies.
• Strong risk-based audit capabilities.
• Excellent knowledge of and experience with GIAS (Global Internal Audit Standards) and
• AML/CFT (Anti Money Laundering and Combatting Financing of Terrorism) international standards and requirements.
• Ability to compile and report results of activities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and management skills.
• Bilingual – fluent in English is a must and French will be great plus.

Skills

• Advanced problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Good operational risk management skills.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• Advanced interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Advanced presentation and communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an evolving environment.
• Ability to learn quickly / develop the necessary skills.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent project management and consulting skills.
• Excellent IT skills.

Additional eligibility competences and desired Characteristics

• Attentiveness to details.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office 365.
• Self-driven individual with a passion and flair for helping SMEs succeed.
• Ability to work in a professionally and culturally diverse setting.
• Willingness to travel and work under minimum supervision.
• Willingness and ability to travel.