Senior Internal Audit & Risk Management Officer at National Land Commission

Job Summary

An officer appointed to this position will be responsible for providing independent objective assurance on the effectiveness of commission risk management, internal controls and governance processes to support the achievement of the Commissions goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Commerce (Finance or Accounting Option) Business Administration/Management (Finance or Accounting Option) or it's equivalent from a recognized institution
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or CIA, CISA, CFE, CRMA its equivalent from a recognized institution is mandatory.
• Member of a relevant professional association e.g. ICPAK & ACCA, IIA, ISACA
• Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution
• Five (5) years of service, or similar experience in a comparable position from a reputable organization

Responsibilities

• Verifying the existence and safety of NLC assets
• Preparing draft audit reports and submitting to the immediate supervisor for review
• Follow up with management on action taken to implement audit recommendations
• Carrying out audits in accordance to the annual work plan
• Verify payments to enhance validity and accuracy
• Undertake special audit assignments like investigations for theft
• Verify personnel emoluments, authorized allowances and benefits
• Assist in carrying out systems audit
• Verify procurement procedures, stores and stores’ records
• Carry out quarterly and annual stock taking.
• Carrying out surprise cash counts
• Assist in the review of the completeness and accuracy of the Annual Financial Statements.
• Assist in the review of NLC budgets and budgetary control procedures