Job Description
SENIOR OFFICER (GRADE 6) - JOB REF: ICPAK/03/2023
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit and Risk, the ideal candidate will identify areas of
internal control weaknesses and areas of non-compliance within the Institute and provide sound
and practical recommendations to management. He/she will communicate significant audit
findings through periodic audit reports to management and arrange for audit exit meetings. Ensure
that risk management culture in instilled within the institute. Facilitate the work of risk champions
in risk identification and assessment. Prepare periodic risk management reports to the Institute’s
Risk Management Committee (RMC) for consideration. Ensure there is in place a robust risk
management system in the Institute.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide assurance to management that internal controls are working effectively
• Plans and conducts internal audits of various functions within the Institute including
operational and financial audits;
• Conducts audit entry meeting with heads of specific units / departments being audited;
• Develop audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives;
• Document audit work and findings in accordance with accepted auditing standards;
• Check the Institute’s compliance with various legislations, agreements, MoU’s etc
• Facilitate the effective implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management policy
framework in the Institute;
Key Competencies:
• International Accounting Standards
• International Standards on Auditing
• Ability to plan for an audit assignment
• Able to develop audit working papers
• Deep understanding of fraud risk assessment
• Knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management
• Procurement regulations, procurement act and laws
• Audit standards
• Performance review methods and techniques
• Demonstrable working knowledge and experience in an ERP environment
Person Profile:
Academic and Professional Qualifications
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant field.
• Professional qualifications: CPA or ACCA qualifications and a member of ICPAK in good
standing.
• 5 years working experience and 4 years in Internal Audit field (relevant experience)