Job Grade: 14
Purpose of the Job:
To ensure that the overall operation and IT environment is in line with the Akufada’s policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations. The position is also responsible for ensuring the adequacy, strength and uniformity of the internal control system of the MFI and for providing an independent, objective assurance and consulting service to the Executive Management and the Board of Directors with the view to strengthening the MFI’s internal control and governance environment.
Results and Outputs:
| Unit’s Outcome Areas that relate to this job | Key expected result / outputs / | Report/output provided | Frequency of output |
| Effective internal control system to enhance risk management and governance | Comprehensive and relevant risk-based Audit, Inspection and IT Audit (Internal Audit) programs | Audit, Inspection and IT Audit | As required |
| Objective assurance on adherence to relevant policies, procedure and regulatory directives and laws | Timely and effective risk-based audit, inspection and Information Technology Audit | Audit, Inspection and Information Technology Audit reports/findings | As per the annual Audit and Inspection Program/Plan |
| Special investigation on frauds and embezzlements | Special Investigation report | As required |
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of a risk-based internal audit work program to provide assurance that all the material areas are covered and inspected in a timely manner.
- Review and approve internal audit reports and present to the concerned organ.
- Follow up managers under the position’s supervision for rectification of audit recommendations by the respective business line managers.
- Review new or amended policies, procedures and advise the management or the Board on the adequacy of the control aspects.
- Conduct special investigation or assign and supervise Auditors/Inspectors for the same at Branches and Head Office and prepare a special investigation report.
- Serves as a liaison for the MFI with external auditors and the National MFI on internal audit matters.
- Take part in the MFI’s decision-making process by forming part of different committee(s).
Competencies:
- Planning and Organizing
- Leading through Vision and Values
- Decision Making
- Driving for Results
- Building a Successful Team
Qualifications and Experience:
- BA degree and in Accounting, Management, Business Administration or related field, with six (6) years of experience of which three (3) years should be at a supervisory position
- Specialist knowledge of the MFI sector and audit principles.
- Comply the regulatory body (NBE) requirements/ Fit & property test.
Email Address hr@akufadamf.com
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