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About The Role

The Head of Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance function provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations. The position holder is expected to possess a number of core competencies to properly perform a broad spectrum of internal audit work, using knowledge and a set of defined skills and behaviors. Conformance with the Institute of Internal Auditor’s (IIA’s) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) is essential in meeting the goals and responsibilities of this role.

Broadly, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Implement, conform and uphold the use of International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) standards.
• Risk Management: create risk management awareness across the organization, coordinate risk assessments, monitor risks and regular risk reporting to management and Board Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee (BARC).
• Internal audit: Develop and administer policies and procedures to guide the internal audit function (IAF) and effectively manage the IAF to execute on its mandate.
• Compliance: Continuous monitoring to ensure departments and the institution remain compliant to both internal and external rules and regulations governing the institutions activities.
• Governance: Assess and make appropriate recommendations to improve the organization’s governance processes and structures.
• Strategy: Develop and implement the internal audit goals, strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in internal audit, external audit or related field preferred.
• System audit experience.
• Working knowledge of internal auditing standards, and auditing methodologies.
• Ability to analyze complex data and information to identify areas of concern.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer software such as Excel and auditing software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex information to management in a clear and concise manner.
• Relevant certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA) is a plus.

Key Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Solutions to customers and colleagues at all levels
• Highly customer focused with high level of interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Proactive, flexible and resilient team player
• Ability to multitask & work with minimum supervision
• Capacity and willingness to work for long hours and within strict deadlines
• Knowledgeable on the Financial services sector
• Assertive
• Honest
• Highly organized
• Creative and Innovative
• Proactive and fast decision-maker
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About the Role

Prepares and provides financial information and reports to the various stakeholders of Inuka Africa as is appropriate. Takes full responsibility for the accuracy and quality of institutional financial records.

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting and Recording

• Full responsibility for the production of monthly management accounts and other financial reports & consolidated Financial Statement
• Producing on time monthly and yearly financial reports for Branches – Trial Balances, Income Statements, Balance Sheets and cash flow Statement for branches.
• Statutory processing & reporting.
• Preparation of monthly performance reports.
• Preparation and review of all monthly and quarterly reports to the Board, funders, regulators, etc.
• Reviewing, analyze & report on the company’s financial health and liquidity.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports.
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.
• Producing reports for external stakeholders.
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings.
• Consolidation and reporting to senior management
• Consolidation of overall annual budget of the institution with input from various departments
• In consultation with the HOF, Preparation of 5 years financial plan / forecast together with preparation of budget forecasts
• Follow up on budget implementation and limits as it relates to each department. Investigates variances between budget and actual.

Monitoring, Processing & Control

• Tracking payments to internal and external stakeholders.
• Computation & processing tax payments and returns.
• Performs bank reconciliations
• Maintains various schedules such as fixed assets, prepayments etc.
• Work with external auditor to facilitate the audit process
• Perform financial control functions.
• Develop and manage liquidity management tools.
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups, when necessary, Comply with financial policies and regulations.
• Prepare asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Frequent interaction with branch administrators and managers, senior management, the Board Finance Committee, funders and investors (as appropriate).
• Requirements
• Bachelor of Commerce related courses with (Accounting) option, CPA K
• 3-5 years+ work experience, preferably in microfinance/banking field.
• Experience working in a microfinance/banking is an added advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of working with accounting packages/software.
• Strong decision-making abilities.
• Strong analytical and planning skills

Key Skill Set

• Financial reporting skills
• Budgeting and forecasting skills
• Spreadsheet & Account proficiency
• Accuracy & attention to detail in task delivery
• Time management
• Business acumen
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Should have good problem-solving skills
• Open attitude towards learning new things and sharing knowledge