BPC Africa is one of
the leading consulting firms in the East, Central and Southern Africa
Region.
Our vision is to
deliver best value that business and people can find through partnering in
Strategy, Organization and People.
Chief Internal Audit, Risk
& Compliance Officer
Main Purpose of the
Job:
Drive development, review and implementation of risk policies, audit and
procedures, as well as provide independent and objective assurance on adequacy
and effectiveness of organization systems and controls for management of
compliance and risk.
Key
Responsibilities
- Guide
Management and the Audit Committee of the Board in understanding risk, its
measurement and control; and provide support to the Finance & Audit
committee in its oversight of risk through regular reports; recommend and
implement improvements to ensure appropriate control environment for risk
exposures is established and maintained.
- Develop,
execute and continuously evaluate comprehensive risk-based audit plan on
operational, financial processes and effectiveness of internal controls in
place to manage significant risk exposures, insure the integrity and
reliability of information and financial reporting, safeguard company’s
assets, and comply with laws and regulations.
- Manage
an on-going risk quantification, assessment, monitoring and reporting
programs across the group
- Oversee
management compliance with board resolutions and set policies, existing
internal controls in the organization and continuously recommend their
improvement to meet changes in operating conditions.
- Review
and report on actions taken by management to correct conditions reported
by audit findings. Determines that actions taken are appropriate for the
circumstances or initiate further discussions with appropriate management
and staff.
- Leading
in the investigation of alleged financial irregularities, fraud and
corruption and ensure appropriate liaison with law enforcement authorities
and ensure implementation of recommended changes.
- Recommend
and implement adoption of new professional standards, codes of practice
& policies, legislative issues, new audit regulations/trends and audit
methodology.
- Manage
risk profile mapping for new business initiatives, provide an independent
view during implementation of new projects, processes and systems to
ensure their quality and compliance with the company policies and
procedures.
- Build
internal capability through periodic training workshops to promote
awareness on internal controls and compliance.
- Coordinate
the selection, engagement and management of external audit firms.
- Providing
leadership ensuring, employee development, employee engagement and
performance management to deliver departmental objectives and goals.
- Secretary
to the Audit committee of the board
- Any
other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description.
Job Skills
- Excellent
understanding of Accounting, Finance, Auditing and Business issues in
general Risk assessment skills
- Ability
to plan effectively to ensure adequate coverage of all high and critical
risks
- Ability
to assess and identify trouble spots for requisite audit coverage
- Ability
to work under pressure and maintain high work standards
- Ability
to achieve results through others
- Ability
to maintain independence and ethical standards in performance of
assignments
Competencies / Behaviours
- Professionalism,
- Creativity,
- Team
Player,
- Leadership,
- Innovative,
- Change
Champion,
- Interpersonal
skills,
- Analytical
skills,
- Organizational
skills.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelors’
Degree in Business related studies,
- MBA
desirable,
- Must
have CPA (K)
- Not
less than 5 years of active relevant experience in a similar position
Only qualifying candidates to apply to Business Partner
Consulting - (BPC Africa)
Email address: talentsearch@bpc.co.ke
Email address: talentsearch@bpc.co.ke
Tel: +254 712 31 68 88
